Dominica joins the rest the world in celebrating World Blood Donor Day tomorrow Friday June 14, to thank voluntary blood donors for the life giving gift of blood, and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure access to safe blood by individuals and communities. This year’s theme is “Safe Blood for All”
Blood is an important resource for planned treatments and urgent interventions. It can help patients suffering from life-threatening conditions live longer with a higher quality of life, and also supports complex medical and surgical procedures. Blood is also vital for treating the wounded during emergencies of all kinds (natural disasters, accidents etc.) and has an essential, life-saving role in maternal and perinatal care. A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood in sufficient quantity, is a key component of an effective health system. Blood Donation at the PMH
In observance of World Blood donor day, the Princess Margaret Hospital Laboratory Blood Bank will conduct a blood donor drive and open day at the Public Service Union Building from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The Laboratory Blood Bank Princess Margaret Hospital, says a huge thank you to all the wonderful blood donors around Dominica – “you are our heroes.” World Blood Donor Day was established in 2005. It is jointly coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) and the International Federation of Blood Donor Organisations (IFODS).
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