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When a nine-year-old boy needed a rare blood type to survive, doctors tracked down every single matching unit in the country. Qasim Rizwan is now thriving after receiving all seven existing units of blood that matched his incredibly rare profile.
A Catholic nun in India has donated blood 117 times over 37 years, setting a national record while serving homeless communities. Sister Jaya Anto Mangalath combines her lifelong commitment to blood donation with daily acts of compassion for the forgotten.
Delhi's Health Minister kicked off a blood donation drive at a major hospital, calling the act of giving blood a lifesaving gift that strengthens community trust in public healthcare. The initiative aims to ensure no patient goes without treatment due to blood shortages.
After five decades of investigation, researchers have identified a new blood group system that could transform care for patients with rare blood types. The discovery began with one woman's unusual blood sample in 1972.
A transport union in Namibia reversed its opposition to truck drivers donating blood, clearing the way for thousands of workers to help save lives. The agreement ensures donations stay voluntary and never compromise road safety.
For the first time, Dr. Erol Dalkic donated blood after Australia removed outdated restrictions that kept LGBTQI+ people from giving. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.
Starting April 20, Australia eliminates decades-old restrictions, allowing thousands of gay, bisexual, and transgender people in monogamous relationships to donate blood for the first time. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.
A new global study reveals that more than 85% of blood donations worldwide now come from voluntary unpaid donors, marking major progress in making lifesaving transfusions safer and more sustainable. The shift represents decades of work to build trustworthy blood systems that save lives every single day.
The FDA has quietly updated blood donation rules in recent years, but most people still think they can't donate because of outdated myths. Common barriers like tattoos, vaccines, and travel restrictions have been dramatically reduced.
Simple non-monetary rewards like free bus rides and hospital visits increased blood donations without compromising safety. The model could help other countries tackle blood shortages.
Medical students, doctors, and nurses in Tirunelveli stepped up to donate 200 units of blood before summer vacation left hospitals short on supply. Their timing couldn't be better for patients who depend on these life-saving donations.
More than 1,500 people in Salem, India turned a politician's birthday into a lifesaving gift for strangers. The mass blood donation drive honored Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay by helping hospital patients in need.
The FDA just approved a new treatment for adults with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, an extremely rare and aggressive blood cancer. This marks new hope for patients facing a disease with very few treatment options.
After waiting 25 years to donate blood again, a military veteran finally got his chance and now gives yearly. The American Red Cross honored him and other community heroes at their 47th annual celebration in Wisconsin.
Volunteers from Who Is Hussain are feeding the hungry, teaching children, and donating blood across six continents. Their coordinated humanitarian campaigns reached thousands in need last month alone.
After nearly three decades, the FDA just approved a breakthrough treatment for essential thrombocythemia, a rare blood disorder affecting thousands. The long-acting therapy showed ten times better results than existing options.
Rock legends Metallica are giving away limited-edition tour merchandise to blood donors across the UK as summer heat causes critical blood supply shortages. The collaboration between the band and NHS Blood and Transplant aims to inspire thousands of new donors while Metallica performs their M72 tour dates.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is becoming a major player in global humanitarian response, with volunteers bringing hope to millions across the country. This year's World Red Cross Day celebrated growing public awareness around life-saving blood donation as misconceptions fade and more Nigerians step up to help.
A rescue bald eagle who spent 20 years at a California zoo became a lifesaver herself, donating blood to help save Jackie, the critically ill Big Bear eagle. The collaboration between wildlife centers shows how rescued animals can give back in extraordinary ways.
Patients battling a rare and stubborn blood cancer just gained a powerful new option after the FDA approved the first drug in its class to treat mantle cell lymphoma. The daily pill offers hope for patients who've exhausted other treatments, with trial results showing responses lasting over a year.
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