Mizoram Targets 85% Voluntary Blood Donation

Aizawl, Feb 6 : Mizoram is aiming to achieve 85 per cent voluntary blood donation during this year.

According to records of Mizoram State AIDS Control Society, voluntary blood donation accounted for 77.25 per cent during April to December last year.

It was reported during a two-day training for AVBD (Association for Voluntary Blood Donation) office-bearers and blood bank officials here which concluded today that the ten blood banks across the state received 17168 units of blood during the said period last year, 77.25 per cent of which were voluntarily donated by organisations and individuals.

Performances of AVBD and blood banks in different hospitals were reviewed during the two-day training organised by MSACS.

According to officials, Mizoram has witnessed a significant rise in voluntary blood donation during the last two decades.