2021 WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY, MORE PEOPLE CALL TO VOLUNTARILY DONATE THEIR BLOOD.

 

Voluntary Blood donor

World Blood Donor Day is observed June 14 every year accross the globe, this to raise awareness about the need to donate blood regularly to increase the availability of safe blood and its products for patients in need. This day is also an occasion to thank donors who volunteer to donate the life-saving gift of blood. This also acts as an encouragement for others who are otherwise hesitant to volunteer in the noble cause. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) blood transfusion can potentially save several lives, but many times patients needing transfusion do not have access to safe blood readily. 


Donor preparing to donate blood.

Many times, patients suffering from life-threatening conditions can be saved by blood donation. But, it must also be known that blood donation not only helps save lives, but it also has certain health benefits for the donor as well" which are as follows : 

 -Weight loss: Timely blood donation helps in the reduction of weight and improves fitness in healthy adults. According to the University of California researchers, donating a pint of blood i.e., 450 ml helps your body burn about 650 calories. But it must not be thought of or encouraged as a weight loss plan. Doctor consultation before donating blood is a must, to avoid any health issues. 

-Prevents hemochromatosis: Donating blood can lower the risk or may prevent the development of hemochromatosis, a condition in which there is an excess absorption of iron by the body. Regular blood donation may lower iron overload, hence proving it beneficial for people with hemochromatosis. However, it is imperative to ensure that the mandatory standards of blood donation eligibility criteria are met by the donor with hemochromatosis. 

 -Reduce heart disease risk: Regular blood donation keeps in check the iron levels, which lowers the risk of heart disease. A large amount of iron build-up in the body can cause oxidative damage which has proven to be a major culprit in accelerating aging, heart attacks, strokes, etc. 

 -Lower cancer risk: Higher levels of iron in the body are an invitation to cancer. By donating blood, you can maintain healthy iron levels, thereby lowering your risk of developing cancer.

 -Enhance new blood cell production: Blood donation stimulates the production of new blood cells. After donating blood, your body’s system gets to work within 48 hours of donation with the help of bone marrow. New blood cells are produced and all the lost red blood cells are replaced within a span of 30 to 60 days. Hence, donating blood helps in maintaining vital health. 

Main enrance into the Regional hospital 

 

Blood bank Bamenda Regional hospital 

Inorder to celebrate this year's edition of the World Blood Donor Day, the Bamenda Regional hospital blood bank unit will on Tuesday June 15, 2021 celebrates and honour some blood donors in Bamenda who regularly volunteer to donate their blood to the bank.

 

Ako Atabon Fidelis 

According Ako Atabon Fedelis, the service head of the Bamenda Regional hospital blood bank, only 26% of the total number of blood donors are volunteers and this are the persons that will be recognise on June 15, 2021. 

Director of Bamenda Regional hospital 

The Director of the Bamenda Region hospital, Doctor Nsame Denis in a service note, dated 10th January 2020, outlined that regular voluntary blood donors of the Bamenda Regional hospital will be entitled to the following;

 - Free Medical Consultation should they get ill.

- 50% discount of laboratory tests. - Result of screening tests at each donation. - institutional blood donor card to track donation.

 - Free meal ticket at the Hospital canteen after each donation in the hospital or refreshment during moblie donation. 

 Since 2020, voluntary blood donation has greatly been affected by the presence of Covid-19, however with the coming of the covid-19 Vaccine, the hope is that more people will voluntarily get to the Blood banks to freely donate their blood. 

 By Arnaud Kouamo

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