14Jun/16

Indore Organ Donation Society makes bone marrow tests free for all – Hindustan Times


Hindustan Times

Indore Organ Donation Society makes bone marrow tests free for all
Hindustan Times
The organ donation society had earlier proposed to set up the unit. A team of doctors from AIIMS had then given a presentation in Indore, proposing to train two doctors to carry out tests. “We had an agreement with them (AIIMS) wherein they promised us

14Jun/16

World Blood Donor Day: Dos and don’ts to keep in mind while donating blood – The Indian Express


The Indian Express

World Blood Donor Day: Dos and don’ts to keep in mind while donating blood
The Indian Express
According to doctors and the American Red Cross, a single blood donation can save the lives of up to three people. From a single unit of blood, doctors can use several individual components separately, such as red blood cells, white blood cells
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14Jun/16

Blood donation policy ‘still stigmatises gay and bisexual men’ – Rainbow Project – ITV News


ITV News

Blood donation policy ‘still stigmatises gay and bisexual men’ – Rainbow Project
ITV News
The new Health Minister at Stormont, Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill, announced just days after her appointment that she would recommend the lifetime ban on blood donation from gay and bi-sexual men in NI be changed to be brought in line with the UK law.

14Jun/16

Most common myth about blood donation – Business Standard


Business Standard

Most common myth about blood donation
Business Standard
While the world is all set to celebrate World Blood Donor Day on Tuesday with the theme “Blood connects us all,” we are here to clear the air and raise awareness about blood donation. According to a 2012 World Health Organisation (WHO) report, only
Youngsters lead the way in blood donation in MPHindustan Times
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Will the FDA’s Policy on Blood Donation From Gay Men Change After the Orlando Massacre?Newsweek
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14Jun/16

New campaign aims to sign up 50000 more organ donors in Qatar – Doha News


Doha News

New campaign aims to sign up 50000 more organ donors in Qatar
Doha News
This Ramadan, health and charity officials in Qatar are urging residents to be their “noblest” selves by giving blood and signing up to be organ donors. The public health campaigns are being led by Hamad Medical Corp. (HMC) and the Al Faisal Without …
Organ donors number reached 100000 last yearPeninsula On-line
HMC launches 2016 Ramadan Organ and Blood Donation campaignsAl-Bawaba
Campaign aims for 150000 organ donors this yearGulf Times

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14Jun/16

World Blood Donor Day: How these habitual donors have saved many lives – Daily News & Analysis


Daily News & Analysis

World Blood Donor Day: How these habitual donors have saved many lives
Daily News & Analysis
“I first donated blood when I was 18 as a relative of mine needed blood transfusion. During his admission, I got friendly with the blood bank owner, who asked if I could become a donor on call and I agreed to that,” said the businessman. He said that

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