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Ever been deterred from donating blood? Dr Kunal Sood explains why…

Going through a medical screening is important ahead of donating blood.
Updated on Jul 15, 2026 12:34 pm IST

Women should not donate blood? Doctor debunks top 6 common blood donation myths

Doctor debunks top 6 common blood donation myths.
Published on Jun 17, 2026 02:43 pm IST

Blood donation drives revolutionising health care and saving lives

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Blood donation
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:17 pm IST

India needs a stronger blood stem cell donor registry

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Stem cells
Published on Mar 01, 2025 06:54 pm IST

World Blood Donor Day 2024: 5 reasons to donate blood; health benefits to know

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 12:41 pm IST

World Blood Donor Day 2024: Date, history and significance of the day

Every year, World Blood Donor Day is observed on June 14.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 10:57 am IST

Blood donation: Is blood donation safe? How often can we donate blood?

Blood donation: Is blood donation safe? How often can we donate blood?
Published on Jul 03, 2023 08:40 pm IST

Common myths on blood shortage in India

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The shortage of blood products has been a major public health problem in India. It is estimated that nearly 12,000 people lose their lives every single day due to the lack of blood products.
Updated on May 11, 2024 01:26 pm IST

Can a person with one kidney donate blood? Here's what doctors have to say

Can a person with one kidney donate blood? Here's what doctors have to say 
Updated on Jun 23, 2022 05:37 pm IST

Today is World Blood Donor Day. Why it's important

World Blood Donor Day 2022
Published on Jun 14, 2022 08:56 am IST

Are you physically fit to donate the blood? Know from experts

World Blood Donor Day 2022: Are you physically fit to donate the blood? Know from experts 
Updated on Jun 14, 2022 08:43 am IST

World Blood Donor Day 2022: Doctors bust common myths around blood donation

World Blood Donor Day 2022: Doctors bust common myths around blood donation 
Updated on Jun 14, 2022 04:20 pm IST

Study links respiratory illness during Covid to blood groups

The ABO blood group locus refers to a set of genes that determine which blood group an individual has.
Updated on Jun 05, 2020 04:01 am IST

For PGI, another Herculean task: Soliciting blood donors

Volunteers donating blood at PGIMER’s blood donation centre.
Updated on Apr 12, 2020 11:14 am IST

Pregnant woman infected with HIV blood at govt hospital, gets 25 lakh

The High Court also directed the state government to build a 450 sq ft two-bedroom house for the victim.
Updated on Jul 29, 2019 01:15 pm IST

Most dog, cat owners unaware of pet blood donation schemes

Owners were asked to fill out an anonymous questionnaire on their awareness of pet blood donation, whether they would be happy for their pet to donate blood if suitable, and motivations and concerns about their pet taking part in blood donation.
Updated on Jul 10, 2019 03:47 pm IST

Man breaks Ramzan fast to donate blood

Ahmed (left) donated blood after breaking Ramzan fast.
Updated on May 11, 2019 07:45 am IST

HIV +ve donors must be sent to nearest centres: Mumbai District Aids Control

All the 51 ICTC centres in the city are linked to their nearest blood banks which hold blood donation camps around the year.
Published on Jun 08, 2018 12:53 am IST

Australia’s ‘Man with the Golden Arm’ retires after saving 2 million babies

James Harrison’s generosity has earned him numerous awards, including one of the country’s most prestigious honours - the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1999.
Updated on May 16, 2018 06:17 pm IST