Chairman, Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee, Dr
Adetoun Agbe-Davies, says the state has recorded a rise
in voluntary blood donation from 474 units in 2004 to
1,888 between January and June this year.
“From 474 units of blood from voluntary donors in 2004,
we had 4,775 units in 2013 and from January to June 14,
2014, we had 1,888 units.
“We hope that more people will take interest in helping
others to save their lives, Agbe-Davies disclosed at the
2014 annual health public screening on Monday in
Mushin, Lagos.
The screening was organised by the Muslim Congress of
Mushin Local Government Area.
She urged medical practitioners to ensure that 100 per
cent of all blood for transfusion come from voluntary
blood donors.
She said that meeting the 2020 World Health
Organisation goal of 100 per cent of all blood for
transfusion coming from voluntary donors would address
issues of touting for blood donation.
According to her, the WHO’s set goal will also address
the demand for family replacement of blood through
family donation for mothers at ante-natal booking.
“I urge everyone to imbibe the spirit of voluntary blood
donation and also to become repeat donors; this will
make safe blood available.
“There is a need to create awareness on the vital role of
voluntary blood donation to save lives and reduce
deaths.
“This is very important because records have shown that
quite a number of deaths are related to loss of blood.
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#sharp

Woulda loved to donate too but can't stand the sight of needle let alone allowing it pierce through my skin.
Btw, I heard those blood donated are bein sold, how true?