New Delhi, September 30 (Daily Kiran) : Blood is a vital connective tissue essential for sustaining life and ensuring the body functions properly. The human body contains three main types of blood cells that play crucial roles in maintaining health and functionality.
These cells include red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets. RBCs transport oxygen from the lungs to all body organs and tissues while returning carbon dioxide. WBCs strengthen the immune system, helping the body fight infections and diseases. Meanwhile, platelets assist in clotting blood, preventing excessive bleeding from injuries.
To raise awareness about the need for safe blood and to express gratitude towards voluntary donors, National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is celebrated every year on October 1. This initiative began on October 1, 1975, under the guidance of Dr. Jai Gopal Jolly and the Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohematology.
The day aims to ensure a continuous supply of safe blood, honor voluntary donors, and dispel fears and misconceptions about blood donation. This year’s theme is “A Drop of Humanity – Donate Blood, Save Lives.”
Across the country, medical institutions are organizing various awareness campaigns and camps to promote the need for safe blood and encourage voluntary donations.
On this important day, individuals wishing to donate blood must be in good health, aged between 18 and 60 years, and weigh over 45 kilograms. They should have a hemoglobin level above 12.5 percent and not suffer from any serious or chronic illnesses.
It’s notable that there are eight main blood types: A positive, A negative, B positive, B negative, AB positive, AB negative, O positive, and O negative. O negative is considered the universal donor blood type, as it can be given to anyone, while AB positive individuals can receive blood from any group, making them universal recipients.
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