Tehran – 1,226,464 Iranians donated their blood during the first six months of the current Iranian year, which began on March 21st.
The highest blood donation growth was recorded in the provinces of Sistan Balchestan, Zanjan and North Holasan, respectively. The Ministry of Health website quotes Shalam Mirzai as saying.
Blood donations in the last month of summer (August 23 to September 22) increased by 14% compared to the same period in 2024. Approximately 192,662 units of blood have been donated this month.
The highest blood donation growth was recorded in the province of Sistan Balchestan (nearly 53%), Yazd (over 39%), and Gilan (about 30%).
Officials went on to say that about 56% of blood donations come from regular blood donors.
The number of female blood donors is increasing thanks to a variety of promotions and cultural campaigns and activities. Currently, the proportion of women who donate blood in the country is around 5%, Mirzaei noted. The North Horasan and (nearly 9 percent), Lorestan (over 8 percent), and Kazbin (over 7 percent) states had the highest blood donation by women.
However, women are expected to be more involved in donating blood.
Those who praise Eveto’s achievements
In January, former World Health Organization representative Jaffar Hussain praised the leadership of Iran’s Blood Transfusion Agency (IBTO) in blood safety and transfusion services, highlighting the remarkable achievements of a 100% spontaneous, non-immunized blood donation system.
He also thanked blood donors whose selflessness serves as an inspiration for everyone.
Celebrating the IBTO’s efforts and expertise in serving patients with rare blood types, the formula highlighted Iran’s ability as a model as a model in the field of transfusions and rare blood management.
In response to National Rare Blood Day on January 22nd, officials praised the country’s unwavering commitment to access to equitable health care to ensure that no one is left behind, regardless of blood type.
The officials highlighted the important importance of collaboration, innovation and unwavering resolve in this global effort, and praised the country’s unwavering dedication to tackling the unique challenges surrounding rare blood on the WHO website, released in a January 27 press release.
He praised the leadership of the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) in blood safety and transfusion services, highlighting the remarkable achievements of a 100% voluntary, non-immunity-free blood donation system, testament to the principles of universal health insurance. He also thanked blood donors whose selflessness serves as an inspiration for everyone.
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