{"id":56270,"date":"2025-06-14T20:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T20:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/world-blood-donor-day-what-you-need-to-know"},"modified":"2025-06-15T20:42:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T20:42:04","slug":"world-blood-donor-day-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/world-blood-donor-day-what-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"World Blood Donor Day: what you Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially launched a satellite blood centre at Samburu County referral hospital as part of the efforts to improve access to safe blood and enhance emergency medical services across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The launch coincided with the national celebrations for World Blood Donor Day, a global event observed annually.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, \u201cGive blood, give hope: together we save lives,\u201d emphasises the collective impact of blood donation in patient care and community health.<\/p>\n<p>The new facility, Duale said, is expected to strengthen regional capacity for blood collection, screening, storage, and distribution, reducing delays in transfusion services and improving preparedness for medical emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, the CS also presided over the county rollout of the digital health system.<\/p>\n<p>This is in line with the Ministry\u2019s broader agenda to digitise healthcare delivery and fast-track the realisation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).<\/p>\n<p>Duale was accompanied by Samburu Governor Jonathan Lelelit, Women representative Pauline Lenguris and Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga.<\/p>\n<p>Others were Health Director General Patrick Amoth, SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi, and acting Digital Health Agency CEO Anthony Lenaiyara.<\/p>\n<p>What you need to know about the day<\/p>\n<p>World Blood Donor Day is a global event observed every year on June 14.<\/p>\n<p>It is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of safe blood donation and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving contributions.<\/p>\n<p>The day also commemorates the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered blood groups.<\/p>\n<p>Why is it important?<\/p>\n<p>Millions of lives are saved every year through blood transfusions.<\/p>\n<p>Blood is essential in treating trauma patients, women with pregnancy complications, children with severe anaemia, cancer patients, and those undergoing complex surgeries. A safe and sufficient blood supply relies on regular, voluntary donations.<\/p>\n<p>Who organizes it?<\/p>\n<p>The event is spearheaded by the World Health Organisation (WHO), in collaboration with governments, health authorities, blood transfusion services, and donor associations worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>How is it marked?<\/p>\n<p>Countries hold blood donation drives, awareness campaigns, recognition ceremonies for donors, and educational forums.<\/p>\n<p>How can you get involved?<\/p>\n<p>You can participate by donating blood regularly if you are eligible, encouraging others to become donors or even volunteering at blood donation events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Mauritius<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. 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