1. Blood donation
Blood donation is giving our blood to other people to save their lives. Therefore, every healthy
individual should be ready to donate his/her blood in case of necessity or urgency. “It is
crucially important for any country to advance its blood transfusion system to ensure regular,
safe and sustainable blood supply”.
Donating blood is a safe process. A donors must be at least 17 years old and in good health, and
weigh at least 50 kgs. Furthermore prior to donating, a donor is obliged to pass health history
and physical history reviews.
Donors’ blood is always needed despite the newest medical and surgical advancements. Mere
400 ml. of donated blood can save three people’s lives. The practice of blood donation is
widespread worldwide, and the 14th of June is acclaimed as the World Blood Donor Day. The
promotion of unpaid blood donation and support the global movement that encourages regular
blood donations, UN and WHO members donate their blood in various cities on the world.
Blood is perceived as the most precious gift under certain situations, and therefore blood
donation is certainly an act of human dignity. However, there are too many people do not
unaware of the blood donation procedure. so that, cannot help others.
So, blood donation should be perceived as mutually supportive process everyone should be
aware of. Our knowledge and spreading it to others can reap many benefits in the long run.
Most importantly, we should never remain indifferent to others needs. And if we won’t that
someone helps us when the black day comes, we should help first ourselves.