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14th June is World Blood Donor Day. It is an annual event
celebrating the individuals who donate their life-saving blood and raising
awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products.
Here are some of the reasons why you need to donate blood:
1. Donating blood is very important because it saves
lives:
It is a critical resource for medical treatments, surgeries, and emergencies. It can help patients who have accidents, surgeries, or medical conditions such as cancer, blood disorders, or chronic illnesses. Donating blood can save someone’s life or improve their health.
2. The need for blood is constant because blood has a
limited shelf life.
Blood products like red blood cells, platelets, and plasma
are highly demanded for various medical procedures. Regular blood donations
help maintain an adequate supply to meet the needs of patients.
3. Treating Medical Conditions:
Blood transfusions are essential for patients with severe
anemia, hemophilia, immune disorders, and cancer. These individuals often
require blood or blood products to restore lost blood volume, replenish
clotting factors, or support their immune systems. Your blood donation
facilitates them with the necessary treatment and improves their quality of
life.
4. Emergency Situations:
During disasters, accidents, or natural calamities, there is
often an increased need for blood donations. These situations can quickly
deplete the available blood supply. By donating blood in advance or response to
such events, you contribute to the preparedness and ability to provide
immediate assistance to those affected.
Does Donating Blood have any Benefits for The Donors?
Blood donation can have health benefits for the donors as
well. It can help in:
5. Reducing iron levels in the body,
6. Knowing one’s blood group,
7. Promoting the production of fresh red blood cells
8. Stimulating the body to replenish its blood supply.
9. Donors often receive a basic health check-up, including screening for
certain diseases, which can provide valuable insights into their well-being.
10. Donating blood is a selfless act of giving that can
provide a deep sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. Knowing that you have
played a part in positively impacting someone’s life and well-being can be
incredibly rewarding.
Note that according to WHO, only healthy candidates can donate blood. Thus consult
a physician to assess your health status before you donate. It is also
recommended that you undergo a hemoglobin level test before you donate.
Where can I donate blood?
Kenya Red
Cross Blood Drive -HQ
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be receiving donations from
members of staff at the Kenya Red Cross Head Office in South C.
You can register to host a blood drive on the NBTS Website
too! It’s easy, simply start here: Host a blood drive
Nairobi RBTC Mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations
from members of staff at Tecno Brain.
You can also book to register a blood drive with your
organization on website, its easy,just start here: Host a blood drive
RBTC Nairobi mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations
from members of staff at Concern World Wide Westlands office.
You can also register to host a blood drive at your
organization by clicking here
Blood donors are life savers.
Langata
Boys High School Blood Drive
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations
from members of staff and students alike at Lang’ata Boys High School. You can
join us in the journey of making Kenya a blood sufficient country by
registering to host a blood drive here : Register
Blood donors are lifesavers.
Utawala
High School Blood Drive
Nairobi RBTC Mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations
from members of staff and students alike at Utawala High School. You can help
us save even more lives together by registering to host a blood drive
here: Register
Blood donors are lifesavers.
Kariokor
Health Center Blood Drive
Nairobi RBTC Mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations
from members of the public at the Kariokor Health Center. Join us in saving the
lives of those who need blood and blood products by donating blood, its safe
and it saves.
Nairobi
Open Air Blood Drive – Biashara Street
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations
from members of the public along Biashara Street. Join us in saving the lives
of those who need blood and blood products by donating blood, its safe and it
saves.
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be hosted by Uthiru Girls’
Sec. School where they will be receiving blood donations from the members of
staff and students.
Blood donors are lifesavers. Register to become a regular
blood donor today. Its safe and it saves.
Nairobi RBTC will be hosted by GA insurance for a one-day
blood drive.
Blood donors are lifesavers. Register to
become a regular blood donor today. Its safe and it saves.
Zamara
Risk & Insurance Brokers Blood Drive
Nairobi RBTC Mobile clinic will be hosted by Zamara Risk
& Insurance Brokers where they will be receiving blood donations from the
members of staff and other tenants.
You can help us ensure Kenya becomes a blood sufficient
country by registering to
host a blood drive today. Its safe and it saves.
Pharmacy
Students Association Blood Drive
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will hold a two-day blood drive
in partnership with the Pharmacy Students Association at Kenyatta
University.
Join us in saving the lives of those who need blood and
blood products by registering as
a regular donor. Blood donors are lifesavers.
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be hosted by Dusit D2 hotel
where they will be receiving blood donations.
Blood donors are life savers. Register to become a regular
blood donor today.
Turkana
County Health Dept. Blood Drive
All are invited to donate blood today at Lodwar County
Referral hospital together with the Members of Turkana County Assembly who will
also be making their donations.
You can register to become a regular blood donor by
registering on the NBTS website
here: https://nbtskenya.or.ke/register-as-a-donor/
Blood donors are lifesavers. Donate today.
Kabete High
School Blood Drive
Nairobi RBTC will be hosted by Kabete High School where they
will be receiving blood donations from the members of staff and students. Blood
donors are lifesavers.
Mary
Leakey Girls’ Sec School Blood Drive
The Nairobi RBTC Mobile clinic will be hosted by Mary Leakey
Girls’ High School where they will be receiving donations from the members of
staff and students alike.
Just 3 teaspoonfuls of your blood can save the life of a
premature baby! Register to become a regular blood donor today. Its safe and it
saves.
Sunshine
Sec. School Blood Drive
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be hosted by Sunshine Sec
School for a one-day blood drive within the school. Blood donors are life
savers.
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be hosted at the Garden City
Mall where they will be receiving donations from members of the public. Join us
in saving the lives of those who need blood and blood products by donating
blood. It’s safe and it saves.
World Blood Donor Day is a day set aside every year, on 14th
of June Worldwide.
The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for
their life-saving gifts of blood and also to raise awareness of the need for
regular blood donations to ensure that all individuals and communities have
access to affordable and timely supplies of safe and quality-assured blood and
blood products, as an integral part of universal health coverage and a key
component of effective health systems.
This year, we will conduct blood drives and blood donor
appreciation in all our 31 centers spread out across the country. Follow this
link to locate the nearest center https://nbtskenya.or.ke/events/
Join us as we celebrate those who share life with others. Be
one of them.
“Safe Blood for All”
The Nairobi RBTC Mobile clinic will be hosted by the Kenya
Red Cross Chapter at USIU for a two-day blood drive within the school. Join us
in saving the lives of those who need blood and blood products by registering
to donate blood. It’s safe and it saves.
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be hosted by the Kenya
Defense Forces for a three-day blood drive at Defense Forces Memorial Hospital.
We’re glad to be saving Kenyan lives together.
You can register to become a regular blood
donor and help us in saving the lives of those who need blood and blood
products. Its safe and it saves.
The Apostolic Carmel Girls’ Secondary school will be hosting
RBTC Nairobi for a one-day blood drive within the school premises.
Diwopa Catholic
Church Blood Drive
RBTC Nairobi in partnership with the Diwopa Catholic church
will be conducting a blood drive at the church’s basketball court.
Join us in saving the lives of those who need blood and
blood products by donating blood. It’s safe and it saves.
Nairobi RBTC Mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations
from members of the public at National Archives as we mark Ushirika
Celebrations 2019. This event is open to all. Join us in saving the lives of
those who need blood and blood products by giving blood. It’s safe and it
saves.
Ruthimitu
Mixed Secondary School
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be stationed at Ruthimitu
Mixed Secondary School in Dagoretti where they will be receiving blood
donations from the staff and students.
Nairobi Regional Blood Transfusion Center (RBTC)
mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations from the church faithful at
City Church Nairobi in BuruBuru Ph.4. This event is open to area residents and
other members of the public. Join us in saving the lives of those who need
blood and blood products by giving blood. It’s safe and it saves.
NBTS will be receiving blood donations at the Kenya Medical
Training College Main Campus. Join us in saving the lives of those who need
blood and blood products by donating blood. It’s safe, and it saves.
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be receiving donations
from members of staff and students at Mutuini Secondary School in Dagoretti.
Kenyatta
University, Main Campus Blood Drive
NBTS will be receiving blood donations from the KU
fraternity where we will be conducting a three-day blood drive at Kenyatta
University Main Campus. Feel free to join us in giving a new lease of life to
those who need blood and blood products by donating blood. It’s safe and it
saves.
Nairobi RBTC mobile clinic will be receiving blood donations
from the KCA fraternity. Join us in saving the lives of those who need blood
and blood products by giving blood. It’s safe and it saves.
East
Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) Blood Drive
East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) will play host to
Nairobi RBTC who will be receiving blood donations from members of staff at
EABL. Join us in saving the lives of those who need blood and blood products by
donating blood. It’s safe and it saves.