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A donor donating blood during the UN blood drive to mark World Blood Donor Day

Celebrating the Lifesaving Generosity of Blood Donors

Abuja, When Kemi Adesina donated blood for the first time, she did…
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Dr Anne Ancia, the WHO Representative donating blood and calling upon students to commit as lifetime donor

World Donor Day 2025: WHO Representative in Mauritius donated blood and called upon students to commit as lifetime donor

“As the new generation, take the lead—donate blood! It gives hope and…
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World Blood Donor Day

Honoring heroes who give life on World Blood Donor Day

On 12 June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…
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Together, Lesotho’s blood donors save lives

Together, Lesotho’s blood donors save lives

Maseru ‒ One afternoon in May 2025, 48-year-old Lebohang Pitso* from…
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Mavie Ndama

From fear to fulfilment: a phlebotomist’s first blood donation

Brazzaville - Mavie Ndama is a phlebotomist at the National Blood…
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Meet Alpha Tamba, a blood donor from Liberia

Alpha Tamba, blood donor

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A student donating blood at Nyetane High School

GIVE BLOOD, GIVE NOW, GIVE OFTEN

“Blood transfusion saved my life, so I know how important it is to…
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WHO donates blood drive and HAT supplies to MOH

Blood for Life, Health for All: WHO Invests in Safe Blood Availability and NTDs Programs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated essential medical…
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The Honorable Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal;His Excellency the High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Muhammad Arshad Jan Pathan and WHO Representative, Dr Anne Ancia donating blood at WHO Mauritius

Blood drive at the WHO Mauritius to mark WHO 75th Anniversary

“I was on leave on that day, but I wanted to accompany my son…
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Blood donors donate blood at the World Blood Donor Day commemoration in Serowe

Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often in Botswana and anywhere else!

The need for blood transfusions is constant, with thousands of people…
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