Events
World Blood Donor Day
Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure the quality, safety, and availability of blood and blood products for patients in need.
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Africa Sickle Cell Week is held annually between June 19 - 26, in order to help increase public knowledge and raise awareness of blood diseases. The date was officially adopted by the Africa Health Council. AHO has called upon affected countries to strengthen their response to these conditions. In addition, a resolution was adopted on taking health measures about the prevention and management of genetic diseases for future generations, including sickle cell disease.
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