Indians are known for their compassion and charity. However just 1% of Indians donate blood annually, hence there is a two million blood unit shortage in India. As a result, there is a shortage of blood because those with cancer, those injured in accidents, and people having surgery all need blood transfusions. Furthermore, the need for blood is much greater now than it was a few decades ago due to growing populations. World Blood Donor Day World Blood Donor Day is commemorated on June 14 every year since 2005 as officially declared by The World Health Assembly. It offers a unique opportunity to recognise and express gratitude to voluntary blood donors around the globe for their gift of blood and has grown to be a major action focal point for achieving widespread access to safe blood transfusions. The 2023 Campaign

Author-Gopi Shah