Blood donation and its benefits

In Bangladesh, the number of regular blood donors is low. This is because most people are not aware of the ways blood donation can help another human being and also the donor.

Many organisations including Shandhani, Badhan and Quantum are working tirelessly to change this scenario for the better.

Awareness is required for some people who have the misconception that if they donate blood, they will feel weak or become sick. So that such an undesirable thing does not happen, a doctor usually checks a donor before the blood donation process starts. If there is any doubt about the health conditions of the potential donor, the doctor asks the person not to donate blood. A healthy person can donate blood every four months. Regular blood donation provides many health benefits to the donor including decreased chances of heart attack and high blood pressure.

More people should donate blood in order to help those who need them.

Mohammed Sohel Hara

Banasree, Dhaka

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