Countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day on June 14th.
a. June 11th
b. June 12th
c. June 13th
d. June 14th
- The day is celebrated to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors.
- It is observed by all member states of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Details:
- The theme for 2019 is - Blood Donation and Universal Access to Safe Blood Transfusion.
- The main aim is to use it as a component of achieving universal health coverage.
- The theme encourages more people all over the world to become blood donors and donate blood regularly.
- It is an important occasion for all governments, national health authorities and national blood services to provide adequate infrastructures to increase collection of blood from regular unpaid blood donors.
- It helps to mobilize support at national, regional and global levels among governments and development partners to invest in, strengthen and sustain national blood programmes.
Question:
Q. When is the World Blood Donor Day celebrated by all WHO member countries?a. June 11th
b. June 12th
c. June 13th
d. June 14th
