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Why Blood Donation is Crucial: Dr. Lavanya Kiran's Insights

"Why Blood Donation is Crucial: Dr. Lavanya Kiran's Insights India requires approximately 26.4 million units of blood annually, but only 11.1 million units are collected nationwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has further strained blood banks, leading to a significant shortage of blood units across the country. In these challenging times, it's essential for individuals to step up and donate blood, helping to save lives and make a difference. Blood Donation at Narayana Health: Dr. Lavanya Kiran, Senior Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Narayana Health City, Bangalore, discusses the ongoing blood donation campaign at Narayana Hospital. She highlights the critical importance of blood donation, especially during the pandemic, and emphasizes the need for more donors to bridge the gap in blood supply. Blood Donation Criteria: Donating blood is a simple yet life-saving act. However, there are specific criteria that potential donors need to meet to ensure the process is safe for both the donor and the recipient. Dr. Kiran explains these criteria, which include: Donor age (18-65 years) Weight requirements Health status (free of infections, certain medical conditions) Interval between donations (every 3 months for whole blood) Regular screening for diseases like HIV, Hepatitis, etc. Key Takeaways: India faces a blood shortage: Only 11.1 million units are collected, far below the need of 26.4 million units annually. COVID-19 impact: The pandemic has made the situation even more critical, with blood supply facing significant deficits. You can help: Blood donation is an easy and vital way to contribute to saving lives. Every donation counts. Donation criteria: Dr. Kiran shares the necessary criteria to safely donate blood, ensuring a smooth process for both donors and recipients. To know more about blood donation and the criteria for donating, watch the video and get involved in saving lives. For video consultations with Dr. Lavanya Kiran, log on to this link. For more information about Narayana Health's services, visit our website: Narayana Health. Stay connected with us for health updates: Facebook: Narayana Health Instagram: Narayana Health India Twitter: Narayana Health LinkedIn: Narayana Health #NarayanaHealth #HealthForAll #AllForHealth #NHCares"