Blood donation among women, first-time donors on rise during war

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the US-Israeli imposed war on February 28, there has been a notable growth in the number of women and first-time donors referring to blood donation centers across the country, an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization has said.

Over 220,000 units of blood donated since start of war

TEHRAN – More than 268,000 Iranians have referred to blood donation centers across the country since the beginning of the imposed war on February 28, till April 4, donating over 220,000 units of blood.

Over 2 million people donate blood in 10 months

TEHRAN – A total of 2,111,476 Iranians donated blood in the first ten months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Some 1.7% of Iranians donate blood regularly

TEHRAN – Around 1.7 percent of the country's population donates blood regularly, and the blood donation index is 28 per 1,000 population, an official with Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) has said.

Over 1.6 million people donate blood in 8 months

TEHRAN –  A total of 1,621,911 Iranians donated blood in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Over 1.4 million people donate blood in 7 months  

TEHRAN – A total of 1,435,183 Iranians donated blood in the first seven months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Over 1.2m Iranians donate blood in 6 months

TEHRAN –A total of 1,226,464 Iranians donated blood in the first six months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, indicating a 1.4 percent growth compared to the same period last year, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Over 1m Iranians donate blood in 5 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1.034 million Iranians donated blood in the first five months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Some 850,000 Iranians donated blood in 4 months

TEHRAN – Around 850,000 Iranians donated blood in the first four months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Over 27,000 people donated blood on Tasua, Ashura

TEHRAN – A total of 27,200 Iranians donated blood under a national campaign during Tasua and Ashura (the ninth and tenth days of the month of Muharram), according to Bashir Haji-Beigi, spokesman for the Blood Transfusion Organization.

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.