22Feb/18

Call for MPs to support organ donation system | Latest Weston-super … – Weston & Somerset Mercury


Weston & Somerset Mercury

Call for MPs to support organ donation system | Latest Weston-super …
Weston & Somerset Mercury
A Weston woman who received a kidney from her mum is calling on people to back a new organ donation system which could save thousands of lives.
Majority support ‘opt-out’ organ donation in the south west | Swindon …Swindon Advertiser

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22Feb/18

50 years ago, early organ transplants brought triumph and tragedy – Science News


Science News

50 years ago, early organ transplants brought triumph and tragedy
Science News
Liver recipients were less lucky, having to rely on unrelated, postmortem donations. Liver patients’ immune systems often attacked the new organ and one-year survival was a low 30 percent. Cyclosporine, an immune-suppressing drug available since 1983

22Feb/18

Julie Elliott MP: Change in organ donation law will save lives … – Sunderland Echo


Sunderland Echo

Julie Elliott MP: Change in organ donation law will save lives …
Sunderland Echo
Introducing a change in the law on organ donation could save as many as 500 lives a year – lives that you, your family or those close to you may treasure dearly. This Friday I will be backing Geoffrey Robinson’s Private Members’ Bill, which seeks to
Sheffield man waiting for bowel transplant issues opt-out organ …ITV News

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22Feb/18

National Blood Service moves to improve voluntary blood donation … – Graphic Online


Graphic Online

National Blood Service moves to improve voluntary blood donation …
Graphic Online
The National Blood Service collected only 36 per cent out of its target set for voluntary donors in 2017, recording low levels of voluntary blood donors. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Blood Service, Ghana (NBSG), Dr Justina Kordai
‘More blood‘: National Blood Service appeals for donorsMyjoyonline.com
National Blood Service calls for more voluntary donors | Health …GhanaWeb

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22Feb/18

National Blood Service moves to improve voluntary blood donation … – Graphic Online


Graphic Online

National Blood Service moves to improve voluntary blood donation …
Graphic Online
The National Blood Service collected only 36 per cent out of its target set for voluntary donors in 2017, recording low levels of voluntary blood donors. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Blood Service, Ghana (NBSG), Dr Justina Kordai
‘More blood‘: National Blood Service appeals for donorsMyjoyonline.com
National Blood Service calls for more voluntary donors | Health …GhanaWeb

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22Feb/18

BSF organises a medical cum blood donation camp in J&K – Times of India


Times of India

BSF organises a medical cum blood donation camp in J&K
Times of India
The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a medical cum blood donation camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Scores of people participated in the medical camp. In the camp, free medical checkup and free medicines were provided to the patients
BSF organises a medical cum blood donation camp in JKDeccan Chronicle

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22Feb/18

Bridge Built by Blood & Language: Unique Exchange Held at Indo-Bangla Border – The Better India


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Bridge Built by Blood & Language: Unique Exchange Held at Indo-Bangla Border
The Better India
An optimistic and enthusiastic Ashraful Alam Milton, the Mayor of Benapole, which is a town on the Bangladesh side, said the blood donation was a happy occasion. He added that, ““We do not want to make any difference in the blood flowing through the
Unique blood donation and exchange at Indo-Bangla border on Mother Language DayHindustan Times
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22Feb/18

South Tyneside families call for MPs to back new organ donor bill – Shields Gazette

Shields GazetteSouth Tyneside families call for MPs to back new organ donor billShields GazetteFigures, released by the BHF also reveal a lack of awareness around the urgency of organ donation, with nearly half of people in the North East (49%) underes…