Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Yemen marks World Blood Donor Day - Yemen Times
Yemen marks World Blood Donor Day - Yemen Times: "Yemen marks World Blood Donor Day
Yemen Times Staff
This past Saturday, Yemen marked World Blood Donor Day, a World Health Organization-sponsored event focusing on the role of voluntary unpaid blood donations in the fight to save lives across the globe.
“This annual event highlights the role blood donors play in saving lives and improving the health of millions. It creates awareness about the availability, safety and appropriate use of blood and blood products,” a WHO statement said about the event.
Voluntary blood donation in Yemen still is somewhat uncommon, as most patients needing blood get it from relatives who donate whenever the need arises, but the Ministry of Health is trying to change this."
Yemen Times Staff
This past Saturday, Yemen marked World Blood Donor Day, a World Health Organization-sponsored event focusing on the role of voluntary unpaid blood donations in the fight to save lives across the globe.
“This annual event highlights the role blood donors play in saving lives and improving the health of millions. It creates awareness about the availability, safety and appropriate use of blood and blood products,” a WHO statement said about the event.
Voluntary blood donation in Yemen still is somewhat uncommon, as most patients needing blood get it from relatives who donate whenever the need arises, but the Ministry of Health is trying to change this."
