Tehran – Blood donations in the country increased by 2% from the beginning of the current year of Iran on March 20, 2024 until February 19.
The Ministry of Health website says Bashir Hazybeij, a spokesman for the transfusion group, said:
The highest blood donation growth was recorded in the provinces of Kohirue Boilahamad (over 23%), Sistan Balchestan (nearly 14%) and Alborz (nearly 9%),” Haji Beij said.
Tehran made up about 17% of total blood donations over the same period. He added that about 360,655 blood units have been donated in Tehran over the past month (January 20th to February 18th).
Fars and Khorasan Razavi donated about 8% and 7% of their total blood donations in 11 months, respectively.
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 still under 5%, Hajibeiji pointed out. The states of North Holasan and Lorestan (over 8%) and Sistan-Baluchestan and Qazvin (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.
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
Yafa Hussein, president of Iran’s World Health Organization (WHO), highlights 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 praised the country’s unwavering commitment to access to equitable health care to ensure that no one is left behind, regardless of blood type.
Officials praised the country’s unwavering dedication to tackling unique challenges surrounding rare blood, and emphasized the importance of collaboration, innovation and unwavering resolve in this global effort.
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