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Strengthening access to safe blood saves lives in Nigeria

Abuja – Three weeks after a caesarean section in Abuja, 47-year-old…
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One Drop of Humanity: A Humane Act Saves a Life and Restores Light

Somewhere in Ethiopia today, a mother survives childbirth because a…
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Tanzania honours voluntary blood donors on World Blood Donor Day 2026 

Tanzania honours voluntary blood donors on World Blood Donor Day 2026 

Dar es Salaam — The Ministry of Health, through the National…
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National Blood Transfusion Services

MoH and WHO set to strengthen blood transfusion services in South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan — Every unit of blood carries a story, from the…
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Strengthening collaboration for safer blood and availability

Windhoek—The World Health Organization (WHO) visited the Namibia…
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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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