22Jul/17

Falkirk archer Martin targets honouring his donor at Transplant Games – Falkirk Herald

Falkirk archer Martin targets honouring his donor at Transplant Games
Falkirk Herald
“I had a kidney and pancreas transplant in 2012 and am taking part in memory of my donor. “I was diagnosed with renal failure in 2008 and was on dialysis for four years, pretty much tied to a machine three or four days a week. Now I’m living as much of

21Jul/17

Get the word out – blood donation is good for donors – The Straits Times

The Straits TimesGet the word out – blood donation is good for donorsThe Straits TimesWhile presenting awards to champion blood donors on World Blood Donor Day last month, Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong emphasised that Singapore needs to increase blo…

21Jul/17

Concern over ‘opt-out’ plan for organ donation – Jewish Chronicle


Jewish Chronicle

Concern over ‘opt-out’ plan for organ donation
Jewish Chronicle
The Scottish government is planning to introduce a new system of organ donation, which is opposed by the Orthodox Jewish community. It proposes switching to an “opt-out” system where a person’s organs may be used for transplant after death unless they …

20Jul/17

Blood donation camp organised to mark foundation day – The Tribune

Blood donation camp organised to mark foundation dayThe TribuneBR Dhiman, AGM, Bank of Baroda, said out of many alternatives to observe the foundation day, voluntary blood donation was the most appropriate event to mark the day of the bank. This was th…