Every year, countries all around the world mark World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event’s purpose is to promote awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank volunteer, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving donations.

A blood service that gives patients enough access to safe blood and blood products is an essential component of a functional health system. Every year, the global topic of World Blood Donor Day changes to honor the generous individuals who donate their blood to others they have never met.

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 2022

WBDD 2022 WHO is calling on people all around the globe to give blood in a gesture of solidarity.

Safe blood and blood products and their transfusion are critical aspects of care and public health. They are key in treating people suffering from a range of diseases as a result of accidents, natural disasters, and armed conflict. The need for blood is universal, but access to it is limited – especially in low- and middle-income countries, where shortages particularly impact women and children as these tend to be the people who need blood most.

Becoming a regular voluntary blood donor is a simple but selfless step that everyone can take to strengthen their communities, support local health systems, and save lives.