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d Cross e World Blood Donor Day June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank donors for a life-saving gift. Blood is an important resource in all sche- duled treatments and urgent interventions. It increases the life expectancy and qua- lity of life of patients with life-threatening diseases and allows complex medical and surgical procedures to be performed. It is also essential for treating the wounded during emergencies of all kinds (natural disasters, accidents, armed conflicts, etc.) and plays an essential role in maternal and perinatal care. A transfusion service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a fundamental component of an effective health system. In order to ensure the availability of blood supplies, it is necessary to promote na- tional coordination of blood transfusion services based on voluntary unpaid dona- tions. However, in many countries, trans- fusion services face difficulties in ensuring an adequate blood supply, while at the same time ensuring its quality and safety. Access the Red Cross blog “Save Lives”. P E O P L E S 23 P E O P L E S