WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY.

In Nigeria, about 34% of pregnant women die in labour as a result of complications of bleeding and lack of blood for transfusion. 

Some deaths generally in non- pregnant cases, could have been avoided if safe blood were available as at when needed. 

In low income countries,up to 65% of blood transfusion is given to children below 5 years of age while in high income countries , the most frequently transfused patient group is above 65 years of age, accounting for upto 76% of all transfusions.

73 countries globally collect about 90% of their blood supplies from voluntary unpaid donors.

As we celebrate the World Blood Donor Day, you can save the lives of pregnant women, newborns as well as other patients  by donating blood. 

Safe Blood Saves Lives.

Do Act Responsibly. 

Acknowledgement: Ramky estates and farms Ltd. UNICEF u-report.  W.H.O