Every blood donor is a lifesaver. Every drop of blood is vital. Blood donation is considered as the greatest virtue of life. Every 2 second someone somewhere needs blood. Every day more than 38,000 blood donations are needed. Each year a total of 30 million blood components are transfused. Blood is essential to help patients to survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.

Difference Between Traditional And Organized Blood Donation Camps

There is a major difference in blood donation camp managements before and now. Before the blood camps were not organized according to the requirements of blood. The blood units were collected considering the number of donors. Considering, less or no wastage of blood units the donation camps now-a-days are well organized. The blood camp are set up considering the requirements of blood units, current stocks of blood present at the health care centers and the capacity to store blood at the health care centers.

Odisha’s Initiative Towards Blood Donation

Jeevan Bindu Program by Odisha-Mo Parivar was inaugurated on Biju Patnaik’s 99th birth anniversary on March 5th 2015 with an aim announced by our Honourable Chief Minister, Shri Naveen Patnaik that “No one should die of blood deficiency in the entire state.”

Odisha Mo Parivar Jeevan Bindu Program functions accordingly to help blood donors and recipients:
??Odisha-Mo Parivar organize Blood Donation Camps at regular intervals according to the Blood Bank’s requirements.
??Odisha-Mo Parivar ensures the availability of blood to whoever need it.
??As there is a radical reduction of blood donors during the summer, Odisha-Mo Parivar organizes more blood donation camps during summer season to replenish the blood banks deficit.
??Special programs are organized by Odisha-Mo Parivar to increase blood donation awareness in the tribal districts of Odisha.

Till date Odisha Mo Parivar collected a total of 207,492 blood units, out of which 15,319 blood units are collected in the month of April.

Rare Blood Group

AB(-ve) is the rarest blood group consisting 1% of the total population. AB(+ve) and B(-ve) blood groups also falls under the rare blood group category with 2% availability.

Blood Type Compatibility 

Why You Should Donate Blood?

1. Development of new red blood cells
Within the first 48 hours after donating blood, the donor’s body begins to replenish the lost red blood cells. The replenishment process helps keep you healthy and productive at work.

2. Reducing risk of heart disease
According to several studies and reports, an increase in blood iron levels increases the likelihood of heart disease. People should donate blood from time to time to lower blood iron levels.

3. Burns calories
Donating blood can burn approximately 650 calories for each pint that is like 450 ml of blood.

4. Reduces the risk of cancer
Consistent blood donation is associated with lowered risks of cancers, including liver, lung, colon, stomach and throat cancers. Risk levels drop in correlation with how often participants donate blood.

5. Saves Lives
Donating blood saves many lives and brings new hope and joy to many patients and their families. Blood donors give patients a second chance at live life.

6. Blood donation is service to humankind
By donating blood you help the needy and save precious lives.

Who Can Donate Blood?

The age of the donor must be above 18 years and below 65 years of age. He/she must have a hemoglobin count that is not less than 12.5 g/dl. The Weight should not less than 45 kgs. One should have a normal body temperature at the time of donation.

How Often Can One Donate Blood?

The minimum time advised between two donations is 3 months. This gap helps blood regain the normal hemoglobin count.

Perks Of The Donor

The blood donors are getting a certificate and a identity card after donation of blood. Using these certificates and cards the donor can get one unit of blood when he needs for himself without any exchange.

Link To Request Blood

https://odishamoparivar.org/request-blood

(The blood recipient need to have a requisition slip to receive blood ).