Blood donation

FDA Eases Restrictions on Blood Donations from Gay and Bisexual Men

May 12, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially lifted its long-standing restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. These changes mark a significant step towards ending discriminatory practices and implementing a more inclusive approach to blood donation. ..

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Q+A: India’s Ban on Blood Donations by Gay and Transgender People

March 15, 2023

In India, gay and transgender individuals face discrimination in many forms. One such discrimination is the ban on them donating blood. After a petition was filed to challenge this ban, the Indian government defended the exclusion by citing scientific evidence ..

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Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav

September 14, 2022

Union Health Minister will launch the Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav – a nationwide voluntary blood donation drive. Key facts Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav is a nationwide voluntary blood donation drive that will be organized from September 17 to October 1 this year. ..

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World Blood Donor Day

June 15, 2021

World Blood Donor Day was observed on June 14 with the aim of creating awareness about need for safe blood and life-saving components of blood which is required for transfusion. Theme of day 2021 This year, world blood donor day ..

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First Plasma Bank of India to be set up in Delhi

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that his government is to set up a plasma bank in Delhi to fight COVID-19. The bank is first of its kind in the country. Highlights The bank will ..

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GoI launches eBlood Services Mobile Application

June 26, 2020

On June 25, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched the eBlood Services Mobile Application. The application was launched by the ministry along with the Indian Red Cross Society. Highlights The bank will help in easy access to ..

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