Blood donation campaign kicks off in Muharram

TEHRAN –With the beginning of Muharram, the first lunar month, a nationwide blood donation campaign commenced on June 27 and is scheduled to run for 60 days.

World Blood Donor Day honors hope given with every drop of blood

TEHRAN –Celebrated on June 14 every year, the World Blood Donor Day pays tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. This year, it honors hope, the kindness given with every drop of blood.

Blood donation rises by over 5% in 2 months

TEHRAN – Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than five percent in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, compared to the same period last year.

Blood donation rises by 1.5% yr/yr

TEHRAN – Some 2.36 million Iranians donated blood over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2024-March 2025), indicating an increase of 1.5 percent compared to the year earlier.

Iranians donate 2% more blood in 11 months

TEHRAN – Blood donation in the country has increased by two percent since the beginning of the current Iranian year, March 20, 2024, till February 19.

Some 2m Iranians donate blood in 10 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1,997,288 Iranians donated blood over the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, 2024, indicating a two-percent growth, the Blood Transfusion Organization spokesman has said.

Blood donation rises by 2% in 9 months

TEHRAN –Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than two percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, 2024, compared to the same period last year.

Blood donation rises by 4% in 8 months

TEHRAN –Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than four percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, compared to the same period last year.

Blood donation rises by 5% in 5 months

TEHRAN –Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than five percent in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, compared to the same period last year.

IBTO’s achievements at global level

TEHRAN –The anniversary of the establishment of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) on the ninth of Mordad – the fifth Iranian calendar month, which falls on July 30th, is observed as the national blood donation day.

Blood donation rises by 6% in spring yr/yr

TEHRAN –Blood donation in Iran has increased by six percent during the spring season this year compared to the year before.

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Let’s thank blood donors for life-saving gifts

TEHRAN –Each year countries around the world unite on June 14 to celebrate World Blood Donor Day as a reminder of the crucial role blood donors play in saving lives and improving health outcomes.

Blood donation rises by 12%

TEHRAN –In the first two months of the current Iranian year which started on March 20, a total of 435,000 blood units have been donated which indicates a 12 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Blood donation rises by 4.7% year on year

TEHRAN –A total of 2,327,997 Iranians donated blood over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2023-March 2024), an increase of 4.7 percent compared to the year earlier. 

Blood donation on Qadr nights

People refer to blood donation centers during the holy month of Ramadan to help patients in need.

Blood donation rises by 4% in 9 months on year

TEHRAN- Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than four percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 21, compared to the same period last year.

Iran ready to set up blood transfusion center in Palestine

TEHRAN –The Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization is ready to launch a blood transfusion center to help Palestinians in Gaza.

Over 3% increase in blood donation registered 

TEHRAN- Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than three percent since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21) compared to the same period last year.

Iranians donate 3% more blood in first quarter

TEHRAN – Blood donation in the country rose by three percent in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 21 compared to the same period in the previous year.

Blood donation rate at 26 per 1,000 people

TEHRAN - The average blood donation rate in Iran is 26 per thousand people which places the country in a good situation among other countries.

Blood donation rises 9.3% year on year

TEHRAN – In the past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 20, some 2.223 million blood donations were registered across the country, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to the year before.

Blood donation on Qadr night

People refer to blood donation centers during the holy month of Ramadan to help patients in need.

Blood donation rises by 9.5% in 11 months

TEHRAN – In the first 11 months of the current Iranian calendar year, which ended on February 19, some two million Iranians donated blood across the country.

Blood donation in Iran nearly twice Eastern Mediterranean average

TEHRAN - The average blood donation rate in Eastern Mediterranean member countries is 14.4 per thousand population, while the rate in Iran is around 25 per thousand, Mostafa Jamali, CEO of the Blood Transfusion Organization, has said.

More than 1.7m Iranians donate blood in 9 months

TEHRAN – Some 1.7 million Iranians donated blood over the first nine months of the current [Iranian calendar] year which started on March 21, 2022, the Blood Transfusion Organization spokesman has said.

Blood storage at acceptable levels

TEHRAN – The average level of blood reserves in the country is 9.6 days, which is an acceptable level, a spokesman for the Blood Transfusion Organization, has said.

Don’t forget to ‘donate blood’ in cold season

TEHRAN – Every year, with the onset of the cold season and air pollution, the blood donation rate decreases, while the need for blood is constant and those who need blood should not be forgotten on the cold days.

Oman praises Iran for saving pregnant mother with blood donation

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health of Oman has praised the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization for providing rare blood to a pregnant mother and saving her life.

Over 1.3m Iranians donate blood in 7 months

TEHRAN – More than 1.31 million Iranians donated blood over the first seven months of the current [Iranian calendar] year which started on March 21, the Blood Transfusion Organization spokesman has said.