Blood Donation
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What happens to your body when you donate blood frequently? Transfusion medicine specialist explains
Health | Jun 18, 2026, 01:03 PM ISTWhat happens to your body when you donate blood regularly? Dr. Sangeeta Pathak, Senior Director, Transfusion Medicine, Max Hospital, Saket, explains how the body replaces lost blood, the role of iron depletion and the potential health benefits of responsible blood donation.
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World Blood Donor Day: Who can really donate blood? Doctor busts myths holding healthy people back
Health | Jun 14, 2026, 11:10 AM ISTWorld Blood Donor Day serves as a reminder of the vital role blood donation plays in saving lives during emergencies, surgeries and medical treatments. Experts say many healthy people avoid donating blood because of common misconceptions about pain, weakness, infections and eligibility.
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5 blood donation myths that stop healthy people from donating
Health | Jan 20, 2026, 07:32 AM ISTMany healthy people avoid blood donation due to common myths about weakness, infections, anaemia, and fitness. A haematologist debunks these misconceptions and explains why blood donation is safe, simple, and lifesaving.
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Blood donation in India: Eligibility rules, benefits and what to do after donating
Health | Jan 19, 2026, 08:32 PM ISTBlood donation saves lives and supports healthcare in emergencies. Here’s who can donate, how long it takes, health benefits and essential after-donation care tips.
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Karnal: Blood donation camp organised to mark birthday of Vinay Narwal killed in Pahalgam attack
Haryana | May 01, 2025, 06:26 PM ISTPahalgam attack: Terrorists on April 22 opened fire in Baisaran valley, a popular tourist spot in the upper reaches of Pahalgam, killing 26 people, mostly tourists from other states.
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World Blood Donor Day 2024: Common myths about blood donation
Health | Jun 14, 2024, 02:01 PM ISTAs we celebrate World Blood Donor Day 2024, it's essential to dispel common myths about blood donation. Misinformation can deter potential donors, but clearing up these misconceptions can encourage more people to donate, ultimately saving more lives.
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World Blood Donor Day 2024: Essential dos and don'ts after donating blood
Health | Jun 14, 2024, 01:06 PM ISTAs World Blood Donor Day highlights the importance of blood donation, it's also crucial to ensure a smooth recovery afterwards. Here's a guide to essential dos and don'ts to follow after giving blood.
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When is World Blood Donor Day 2024? Know date, theme, history, significance and more
Health | Jun 13, 2024, 06:53 PM ISTWorld Blood Donor Day is a day dedicated to recognising the critical role of voluntary blood donors. It's a time to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and to encourage people to become blood donors.
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World Blood Donor Day 2024: 5 surprising health benefits of donating blood
Health | Jun 13, 2024, 02:53 PM ISTKnow the 5 surprising health benefits of donating blood on World Blood Donor Day 2024, including improved heart health and reduced cancer risk. Join the global movement to save lives and enhance your own well-being!
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World Blood Donor Day: Importance of blood donation and busting myths
India | Jun 14, 2022, 04:50 PM ISTJune 14 is celebrated as World Blood Donor Day. There is a need to spread more awareness on the importance of blood donation so that people come forward willingly to donate blood.
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Vaccination, blood donation camp organized on Rahul Gandhi's birthday
News | Jun 19, 2021, 04:47 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi turned 51 on June 19. He decided to not celebrate his birthday amid COVID pandemic.
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Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi donates blood on World Blood Donor Day
News | Jun 14, 2021, 05:31 PM ISTUnion Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi donated blood at Indian Red Cross Society, Delhi on the occasion of "World Blood Donor Day".
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6-year-old shuns birthday party, promotes blood donation in Maharashtra's Palghar
India | Apr 12, 2021, 10:50 AM ISTYuga Amol Thackeray, a resident of Gandre village in Wada taluka of Maharashtra's Palghar district, turned six on Saturday.
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Maharashtra to use Facebook tool to steer blood donation drive
India | Jun 15, 2020, 01:20 PM ISTAs part of its efforts to overcome the shortage of blood during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maharashtra health department on Monday said it decided to make use of a Facebook tool to strengthen blood donation drive in the state.
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World Blood Donor Day 2020: Why it is celebrated and benefits of blood donation
Lifestyle | Jun 14, 2020, 11:45 AM ISTWorld Blood Donor Day is observed every year on 14th June. The purpose behind why the day is celebrated is to promote blood donation among people. Learn about the benefits of donating blood.
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Centre of Indian Trade Unions organises blood donation camp in Tripura
News | May 12, 2020, 10:32 AM ISTCentre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Tripura unit organized a blood donation camp at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Tripura.
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Uttar Pradesh: Dial 112 cop donates blood needed during woman's delivery
India | Apr 21, 2020, 06:38 PM ISTWhen neither her relatives nor her husband could reach a government hospital in Noida during her delivery due to the COVID-19 lockdown, an Uttar Pradesh police personnel donated his blood to help the woman during the operation.
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Coronavirus survivor: ‘In my blood, there may be answers’
World | Apr 03, 2020, 03:40 PM ISTTiffany Pinckney remembers the fear when COVID-19 stole her breath. So when she recovered, the New York City mother became one of the country’s first survivors to donate her blood to help treat other seriously ill patients.
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Jawan dies after voluntary blood donation in Tripura
India | Nov 26, 2019, 03:50 PM ISTA young jawan of the elite Tripura State Rifles (TSR) died after donating blood at a voluntary blood donation camp organised by the fifth battalion of the TSR, officials said on Tuesday.
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Over 100 BSF jawans donate blood to mark Kargil victory
India | Jul 23, 2019, 08:36 PM ISTOver 100 Border Security Force personnel donated blood in a series of special programmes to mark the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.