According to a government official, 6,136 camps have received approval around the nation thus far, and 1,95,925 blood donors have registered and contributed over 87,137 units of blood.
Digital Desk: The
fortnight-long blood donation drive started on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
birthday on Saturday, and according to Union Health Minister Mansukh Madaviya,
87,137 people donated blood on the first day, setting a "global
record." Mandaviya, who also gave blood at a camp set up at this city's
Safdarjung Hospital, asked people to sign up to donate blood as part of the
"Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav," which would last till October 1 - National
Voluntary Blood Donation Day - through the Aarogya Setu app or the e-Raktkosh
portal.
"Unprecedented
record! I'm pleased to report that more than 87,00 people have donated blood
willingly so far on Prime Minister @NarendraModiji's birthday (T1
#RaktdaanAmritMahotsav), setting a new record. This is a priceless present from
the nation to our cherished Pradhan Sevak "Mandaviya stated in a Hindi
tweet.
According to
officials, the number of people who donated blood on day one was still being
counted. The largest blood donation (many venues) record was formerly held by
Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad (India), which took place on September
6, 2014, in 556 blood donation camps spread across 300 Indian cities.
According to a
government official, 6,136 camps have received approval around the nation thus
far, and 1,95,925 blood donors have registered and contributed over 87,137
units of blood.
"As part of
the massive nationwide voluntary blood donation drive known as Raktdaan Amrit
Mahotsav, I urge and appeal to all citizens to come forward and donate blood in
support of the noble cause of blood donation given our rich culture and
tradition of Seva and Sahyog. Donating blood is a fantastic service to society
and mankind that satisfies the national criteria as well "added Mandaviya.
In addition to
promoting awareness about the importance of routine non-remunerated voluntary
blood donations, the effort seeks to collect close to one lakh units of blood
in a single day. The equivalent of one unit is 350 ml of blood.
The Union health
minister emphasized the significance of voluntary blood donation and said,
"Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav is part of wider celebrations of the Azadi ka
Amrit Mahotsav."
The campaign attempts to raise public awareness about routine, uncompensated blood donations and to guarantee the availability, accessibility, affordability, and safety of blood or its components (whole blood, packed red blood cells, plasma, and platelets).
The year 2021
figures show that India requires 1.5 billion units of blood annually. Every two
seconds, a patient in India needs blood, and one in three individuals will need
it at some point in their lives, claims Mandaviya.
"Despite
technological advances, there is still no alternative for blood, and one unit
of blood can save as many as three lives," the minister declared.
He got to know the
contributors at the camp and was appreciative of their efforts. By explaining
that each person has five to six liters of blood in their body and is qualified
to donate blood every 90 days, the minister debunked common misconceptions
regarding blood donation.
According to
Mandaviya, a person has 5 to 6 liters of blood in their body and can donate
blood every 90 days (3 months). The body can replenish blood very quickly;
blood plasma volume can be replenished in 24 to 48 hours, red blood cells in
around three weeks, platelets in minutes, and white blood cells in seconds. The
donated blood has a 35 to 42-day shelf life. Additionally, it is transformed
into elements like platelets, plasma, and red blood cells. Red blood cells can
be utilized for up to 35–42 days whereas frozen plasma can be used for up to a
year. The authority stated that platelets have to be used within five days. The
centralized blood bank management information system "e-RaktKosh
portal," which will serve as a national repository of blood donors, is
supporting the nationwide campaign. According to him, this will guarantee a
thorough record of blood donors and speed up blood supply when needed. In
addition, Mandaviya published a book titled "Footprints on the Sands of
Time" that highlights Safdarjung Hospital's contributions to healthcare.
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