The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) observed Nigeria’s celebration of this year’s World Blood Donor Day by again appealing to the public to come forward and donate blood voluntarily, insisting that more people die from insufficient blood supply than from communicable diseases.
Director-general of NBSC, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, stated this at a press conference in commemoration of the 2024 World Blood Donor Day, themed: “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors”, in Abuja.
The DG said that blood transfusion is very crucial in health since it in a way helps patients with some conditions that may require transfusion.
According to him, blood transfusion has been another great contribution to the society since it has improved the lifespan and quality of life of patients. Moreover, blood transfusion aids provision of complex medical and surgical interventions, hence, is vital in maternal and childcare, catastrophe; artificial and natural calamities.
“Recent data indicates that more people are dying from lack of access from blood and blood products (because of RTA, obstetric haemorrhage, cancer related bone marrow suppression etc) than communicable diseases in developing countries.”
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Stressing that access to safe blood and blood products is critical to UHC and is part of the strong, functioning systems.
Yuguda said: “Blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system.”
Twenty years ago, WHO designated June 14 of every year, as the World Blood Donor Day with the aim of creating awareness of the paramount significance of voluntary non-remunerated blood donation, the requirement for safe blood as well as blood and blood products and acknowledging voluntary blood donors for their priceless gift of life.
Due to the risks associated with blood provision, WHO advises that all operational procedures such as procurement of blood, testing, processing, storage, and transportation should be managed at the national level and supported by consolidated and well-linked blood supply systems.
In Nigeria, the NBSC was launched in 2021 under the NBSC Act 2021 on the basis of coordinating, overseeing and preceding the provision of quality blood, blood products, and services in accordance with the National Health Plan.
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