More than 100,000 people donated blood on Saturday as part of the two-week-long ‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav’ that began on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, setting a ‘world record’ for one-day blood donations, said union mansuf. Health Minister Mandaviya said: .
The previous record was 87,059 participants set on September 6, 2014. This has been achieved by Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad in 556 blood donation camps in his 300 cities in India. Health Minister Mansuf Mandaviya, whose trade union also donated blood at a camp set up here at Safdarjun Hospital, urged citizens to register on the Aarogya Setu app or e-Raktkosh portal to donate blood as part of the ‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav’. urged to Held until October 1 – National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
“New world record! We are happy to announce that today on Prime Minister @NarendraModiji’s birthday, over 87,000 people have voluntarily donated blood so far under #RaktdaanAmritMahotsav. This is a new world record. , a priceless gift from our country to our beloved Pradhan Sevak,” Mandaviya tweeted in Hindi at around 7:42pm.
Then, when the data was updated, he tweeted, “100,000 crossed.”
As part of this effort, over 6,000 camps have been approved nationwide and over 207,313 donors have registered on the e-Raktkosh portal linked with the Aarogya Setu app. It showed 10:25pm. In addition, 1,00,506 people voluntarily donated blood.
“Blood donation is a noble cause and given our rich culture and Seva and Sahyog traditions, I urge all citizens to donate blood as part of a large scale voluntary blood donation drive nationwide. , Sue – Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav. “Blood donation not only meets the requirements of the country, but is also a great service to society and humanity.”
The initiative aims to not only raise awareness about the need for regular, unpaid voluntary blood donations, but also to collect nearly one million units of blood in a single day.
One unit equals 350 ml of blood. “Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav is part of a larger celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahostav,” the minister said.
The campaign raises awareness about regular, unpaid, voluntary blood donations to ensure that blood or its components (whole blood, packed red blood cells, plasma, platelets) are available, accessible, affordable and safe. It is intended to ensure that
According to 2021 statistics, India’s annual blood requirement is around 1.5 million units. In India one patient needs blood in two seconds and one in three of her in a lifetime, he said, Mr Mandaviya.
“Despite advances in technology, there is no substitute for blood, and one unit of blood can save three lives.”
He met the donors at the camp and thanked them for their efforts. Removing the myths surrounding blood donation, the minister said, “A person has 5-6 liters of blood in his body and can donate every 90 days.” The body can restore blood very quickly. – 48 hours, red blood cells in about 3 weeks, platelets and white blood cells in minutes.
Donated blood has a shelf life of 35-42 days. It is also processed into components such as plasma, red blood cells, and platelets. Frozen plasma can be used for up to 1 year, while red blood cells can be used for up to 35-42 days. Platelets should be used within five days, officials said.
The nationwide effort is supported by a centralized blood bank management information system, the e-RaktKosh Portal, which serves as a national repository of blood donors.
He said this would ensure a reliable record of blood donors and ensure that blood would be available quickly when needed.
Mandaviya has also released a book titled ‘Footprints in the Sands of Time’ which showcases Safdarjun Hospital’s contribution to healthcare.
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