In marking of the world Blood Donor Day, the Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria (IHVN) sheds light on the benefits of blood donation.

The Virology Institute says regular blood donation improves body fitness, lowers calories and helps produce and maintain required level of iron in human body.

Mr. Abdullahi Abubakar, the Blood Safety Programme Manager, IHVN disclosed this at a blood donation drive in Abuja on Friday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was to mark World Blood Donor Day, with theme: “Blood Donation and Universal Access to Safe Blood Donation: Safe Blood for All.”

Abubakar explained that donating one pint of blood (450 ml) could remove 650 calories from the donor’s body.

He reminded that transfusion of blood helps save millions of lives every year and could put natural smile on the faces of blood receivers.

According to him, blood donation can help patients suffering from life-threatening health conditions live longer with higher quality of life.

He also said that blood donation had an essential life-saving role in maternal and child care, and during emergency response to man-made and natural disasters.

He added that blood donation could also enhance the production of new blood cells, adding that “When blood is withdrawn, the donor’s body immediately begins to replenish the lost blood within 24 hours of donation.

“All of the red blood cells the donor loses during donation are completely replaced within one month to two months.”

He explained that the best way to ensure safe blood supply was through regular donation by voluntary and unpaid blood donors. Donate blood for free and not for sale.

Also, Mrs Oluyemi Ehigie of the National Blood Transfusion Service, Abuja said that it was important to donate blood voluntarily to National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), saying blood in storage is often in short supply.

Ehigie said that only about four people out of 1000 in low-income countries donate blood, therefore calling for the need to meet the national supply.

Christopher Erhabo, an official of IHVN, stressed on the benefits of blood donation and assured that there was no pain in donating blood.

”I have been donating blood for three years now and I don’t regret it and I am glad my blood has been saving lives,” he said.

A physician, Dr Tongdiyen Jasper called on Nigerians to use this opportunity to donate blood as no one knew whose life the blood would save.

Jasper said that he had peace each time he donated blood, adding that blood was sacred and priceless.

”I will do this over and over because the purpose is to help someone who is dying,” she said.

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dz is one activity that Nigerians don't embrace and they don't know how beneficial it is to their health.

am a 10x donor and I have no regrets

anthonyuncle:
dz is one activity that Nigerians don't embrace and they don't know how beneficial it is to their health.

am a 10x donor and I have no regrets

Great Sir/Bro

The last last time I donated was 2017 and which was my fifteenth times before traveling out of the country... I'm always happy to donate my blood for free to save life of another person. Alhamdulillah

hodusglobal:
Great Sir/Bro

The last last time I donated was 2017 and which was my fifteenth times before traveling out of the country... I'm always happy to donate my blood for free to save life of another person. Alhamdulillah

whenever I return from my blood donation, everyone at home and even my friends will be mocking me that am stupid to give my blood for free,when I can sell it.

in da end, they'll be da ones that'll fall ill while I watch and treat them.

who's wiser

Voluntary blood donation is still the best

National Blood transfusion service is a scam

When I was studying in OAU, I donated blood thrice and was issued a blood donor card after the second donation which they said entitled me and two other family members to free 4 pints of blood in any government hospital nationwide

While studying at the Nigerian Law School, I donated blood once and thus had 3 donation details in my card

Fast forward to 2017, My kid sister needed Two pints of blood in one government hospital in the South...and i could not donate to her because we had incompatible blood groups.

Despite me showing them my blood Donor card, they insisted I pay the full 25k per pint of blood...They said they could not contact NBTS to confirm my donor status

So after collecting 3 pints of blood from me for free save for the swan water, malt and peak milk they gave me to drink b4 donation, they found a way to cheat me when i needed to reap the benefit of my donation

I have now sworn not to donate my blood to any government establishment in Nigeria...

I hope they don't sell donated blood?

I'm AA and D positive

I swear if I see where them de donate blood I will donate for free

I don't know anywhere for this Lagos


As long as them no go sell my blood

OK o

A call for blood donation without proper sensitization on the importance of blood transfusion safety is a call for disaster.
I expected the speakers to define the strategy for promoting the safety and health of blood donors, the recipients of blood and blood products, health care workers and the environment.

I am glad to be a blood donor, always saving life with O- blood

why will I donate blood free and the hospital will sell the blood?

hodusglobal:
Great Sir/Bro

The last last time I donated was 2017 and which was my fifteenth times before traveling out of the country... I'm always happy to donate my blood for free to save life of another person. Alhamdulillah

Praying that before the year runs out I can jet out of this country too.

dingbang:
I hope they don't sell donated blood?

Anything is possible in Nigeria..

God bless blood donors

babyfaceafrica:
why will I donate blood free and the hospital will sell the blood?

they don't sell...just #5000 for screening before transfusion

Na person wey don chop dey donate blood...especially under this APC administration..

Problem I got with free blood donation especially in Nigerian hospitals is that it doesnt get to those that really needs it sometimes and its mostly stored for the highest bidder.

Had to dig out my Take Everything card!

I would love to join the donating gang but I can't even as I'm weight less than 43kg. The two times I donated half pint each was because they couldn't find O- blood anywhere. The dizziness that followed after though, Ferrous was my best friend for like one Month.

Katier00:
I am glad to be a blood donor, always saving life with O- blood

wow O- ?

Hardly see people that have 0- blood group. You guys are rare gem but I wouldnt wish for it tho.

That's a great thing to do

I'd like to donate blood..
If my blood will keep some else alive, I think its worth it!
and I love that quote from the picture
... a gift straight from the heart

Happy to be a 20+ blood donor... Donating blood is one of the things that keeps me happy... I can travel to any state to donate blood except FMC Abeokuta... I dislike donating in that Government Hospital

sinaj:
wow O- ?

Hardly see people that have 0- blood group. You guys are rare gem but I wouldnt wish for it tho.

We are. I feel it's Blessing and a tiny Curse. You can give anyone but to find that one person that will give you is serious problem. And that special injection you have to take before and after childbirth. *Sigh*