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An early blood transfusions in 1914 (Wikipedia)

How World War horrors advanced blood donation science

June 13, 2026 10:21 am

The first successful animal-to-animal transfusion in 1665 proved blood could be transferred between living organisms, laying the foundation for centuries of research.

This is what actually happens inside the body 24 hours after you donate blood

February 07, 2026 4:54 pm

In healthy individuals, most plasma volume is restored within 24 to 48 hours of blood donation.

Dhan Dhan Amar Shaheed Jathedar Baba Hanuman Singh, Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan,

Blood donation drive marks Baba Hanuman Singh birth anniversary

December 03, 2025 9:25 pm

The ceremonies began with the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, followed by kirtan, katha and dhadi vaaran highlighting Baba Hanuman Singh’s contribution to the Sikh Panth.

While these prohibitory guidelines against trans and MSM groups were adopted by many countries when HIV hit in the ’80s, they have been updated with time and new evidence to ensure that safe blood is delivered without senseless stigmatisation.

Blanket ban on blood donation by trans people, sex workers: Ensuring blood safety is non-negotiable. But stigmatising policies is the wrong way to ensure it

June 15, 2025 1:01 pm

India faces a massive shortfall of blood. In this context, excluding willing, healthy donors based on outdated, unscientific reasons defies logic. Blood donation should save lives, not exclude some people or add to the stigma around a few communities

Punjab minister Harbhajan Singh ETO donates blood for Poonch attack victim in Amritsar

May 12, 2025 3:34 pm

Rajvansh Singh and his father Gurmeet Singh were injured in recent Pakistani shelling at Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir.

Harrison's plasma contained a rare antibody called Anti-D, which prevents harmful antibodies from being passed from mothers to their babies during childbirth (Image source: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood)

James Harrison, Australian blood donor who saved 2.4 million babies, passes away

March 04, 2025 3:09 pm

James Harrison began donating blood in 1954 at the age of 18.

If you're on tretinoin, you might not be able to donate blood

March 03, 2025 10:44 am

Always inform the blood donation center about any medications you are taking or health conditions you have, shared Dr Amarendra Pandey, Pandey Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Answered: On what basis your left (or right) arm is chosen for blood donation

August 28, 2024 3:26 pm

The nurse or phlebotomist will examine both arms to determine which has the better vein for donation, experts suggest

patna blood donation man, Patna emergency, Mukesh Kumar Hissariya

Meet the man Patna dials in case of an emergency

November 04, 2023 9:44 am

From arranging blood, platelets and other life-saving services, to facilitating cremations during the darkest days of Covid, Patna's 'blood donation man' extends a helping hand when residents need it most

World Blood Donor Day: This Delhi man walked 13,400 km across India in 17 months urging people to donate blood

June 14, 2023 5:50 pm

On December 2016, Verma donated blood after being told that a poor family from Raipur was in dire need of it. After donating blood, he went to meet the family and got to know that the person who called him took Rs 1,500 for the blood that he donated for free.

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World Blood Donor Day: Tips to keep in mind before and after donating blood

June 04, 2023 4:49 pm

It is a day which is to raise awareness for the necessity of blood donation, while also a day which celebrates blood donors who have helped save countless lives.