Raktdaan Regional Training Center Manipur

Voluntary Blood Donation is the foundation for safe and quality Blood Transfusion Service as the blood collection from Voluntary non-renumerated blood donors is considered to be the safest.
Let us come together and do our bit to achieve 100% Voluntary Blood Donations in India.

The blood you donate gives someone another chance at life. One day that someone may be a close relative, a friend, a loved one or even YOU.

Celebrate your special day with us and visit the nearest blood bank on 14th June 2018.

Have some questions related to donating blood? Here are the answers for some of the most frequently asked questions.

Donating blood is safe thanks to the many precautions in place, which means there is no reason to fear giving blood.

To make it even more safe for both you, the donor and the receiver ensure the following things.

Blood is meant to circulate. Share a little, we promise it won't hurt a bit. Mark the date of 14th June on the calendar and spread the love.

"Here are few reasons you may not be allowed to give blood:
1. You have a bad cold or the flu
2. You were recently treated with antibiotics
3. You have a recent piercing or tattoo
4. If donor consumed alcohol within the last 24 hours before blood donation.
5. Dental procedures & other oral surgery should wait for few limited days.
6. As for smoking, you shouldn’t smoke within the last 4 hours before blood donation."

"“Tum hume khoon do, hum dusro ko achi jindagi denge.”

From ‘blood donation causes weakness’ to the threat of catching diseases, several myths about blood donations abound. Here are some myths and facts about donating blood."

Any healthy adult, both male and female, can donate blood. Men can donate safely once in every three months while women can donate every four months.

"Already performed the noble act of donating blood? Here are a few things to keep in mind after blood donation -
1. Keep the strip bandage on for the next six hours; to avoid a skin rash, clean the area around the bandage with soap and water.
2. Don’t do any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.
3. If the needle site starts to bleed, apply pressure and raise your arm straight up for 5-10 minutes or until bleeding stops.
4. Call the blood bank to report any discomfort.
5. Keep eating iron-rich foods."

"A single pint of blood can save three lives, a single gesture can make families smile.
The blood donated by you can be divided into three primary components - red blood cells, plasma and platelets saving upto three lives.
So let's pledge to donate blood on this 14th June 2018 and transform lives around us.

Below is what happens to your blood from the moment you donate it till it reaches the patient."

"Here are a few things to remember before you go to donate blood -
1. Eat Iron-Rich Foods
2. Get a good night's sleep the night before your donation.
3. Drink an extra 500ml of water (or other nonalcoholic drink) before your appointment.
4. Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fries or ice cream.
5. Wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows."

"Saving someone's life, irrespective of religion, caste and creed is possible by donating blood. All you have to do is give few moments of your day to save a person's life.

Act on World Blood Donation Day on 14th June 2018 and let your drops of blood be the ocean of happiness to others."