Tehran – In the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year that began on March 20, 2024, a total of 1,997,288 Iranians donated their blood, showing a 2% growth.
“The highest blood donation growth was recorded in the provinces of Kohirue Boilamad (over 24%), Sistan Baluchestan (over 14%), and Alboz (over 9%).”
Tehran made up more than 16% of total blood donations over the same period. Haji-Beigi said that approximately 35,455 blood units were donated in Tehran last month (December 21 to January 20, 2024).
The Khorasan Razavi and Fars states have donated more than 7% of their total blood donations in 10 months.
He noted that for the first 10 months of the current year, 3,347,804 blood units and products were distributed in hospitals and medical centers, including red blood cells, platelets and plasma.
Officials continue to say that the country’s continued blood donation growth rate has risen to over 56%. Semnan Province (approximately 69%), YAZD (approximately 68%) and Golestan (approximately 66%) each hold the highest percentage of continuous blood donation.
The proportion of women donating blood in the country is less than 5%, Haji Beij said. The states of North Holasan and Lorestan (over 8%) and Sistan-Baluchestan (over 7%) had the highest blood donation by women.
4.7% increase in blood donation year/year
A total of 2,327,997 Iranians donated their blood in past Iranian calendar years (March to March 2023), an increase of 4.7% compared to the previous year.
Tehran and Fars states made the biggest contributions, accounting for more than 16% and more than 7% of total blood donations, respectively, the IRNA quoted Haji-Beigi as saying.
Last year, the highest growth in blood donation was recorded in Lorestan at 22%, followed by North Korasan at 16% and Kogirue Boilamad at about 13%.
The national total blood donation rate last year was above 54%, ranking highest in the states of Semnan (69%), YAZD (64%) and QOM (63%).
The proportion of women who donated blood was equivalent to 4%.
Someone who emphasizes Iran’s capabilities
Yafar Hussein, president of Iran’s World Health Organization (WHO), emphasizes Iran’s ability as a model as another country’s model in the field of blood transfusions and rare blood management.
In preparation for National Rare Blood Day on January 22nd, officials praise the country’s unwavering commitment to access to equitable health care to ensure that no one is left behind, regardless of blood type. I did.
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