TEHRAN – A total of 1034 million Iranians have donated their blood in the first five months of the current Iranian year, which began on March 21, according to officials at the blood transfusion agency.
The highest blood donation growth was recorded in Zanjan province, North Holasan (both 13%), Sistan-Baluchestan province (11%), and Mehr’s press cited Shahram Mirzaei as saying.
Officials went on to say that about 54% of blood donations, or almost 557,000 blood units, come from regular blood donors. Sistan-Baluchestan provinces (11.5%), North Khorasan (over 8%), and Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad (over 7%) hold the highest percentage for continuous blood donation growth.
Over the same period, 52,600 women have donated blood, with Lorestan and North Horasan (about 9%) and Kazbin and Kamanshah (about 8%) holding the highest stakes, he added.
Mirzaei further said that women’s contributions to blood donation have increased significantly in Hormozgan, Fars and Zanjan.
Those who praise Eveto’s achievements
In January, 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.
Blood donation increases by 1.5% per year
Approximately 2.36 million Iranians donated their blood in past Iranian calendar years (March to March 2024), representing a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year.
Tehran and Fars, Horasan Razabi, Isfahan, Mazandaran and Fuzestan Province have made the biggest contributions, the IRIB reported.
Over the past (Iran) years, around 4 million blood units, including blood products, have been moved to medical centres, Iliv said, cited Hajibeij.
Men account for 95% of blood donors, while women contributed to 5%. Women from Lorestan, North Holasan and Sistanbarchestan have earned the highest share, he added.
Emphasizing the need for a negative blood type, officials said 90% of donors have positive blood tests.
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