SOCIETY — June 14, 2026
Ministry of Public Health Urges Greater Citizen Participation in Blood Donation
Officials reported collection of 220,000 to 227,000 units last year, with 85 percent from voluntary donors, amid rising demand from thalassemia, Congo fever and traffic accidents.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — corroborated by Pajhwok and Bakhtar News — 2 min read
The Ministry of Public Health organized an awareness event in Kabul to mark World Blood Donor Day under the slogan "Donate Blood, Save Lives." Officials called on citizens to donate blood regularly, noting persistent shortages especially for negative blood types.
Deputy Minister Maulvi Abdul Wali Haqqani, Dr. Wahdat Al-Kozi and Dr. Niazgol Nayazmand addressed the gathering. They reported that between 220,000 and 227,000 units of blood were collected nationwide during solar year 1404, with about 85 percent coming from voluntary donors. The collected blood supported treatment for 210,000 to 250,000 patients.
Health officials highlighted rising demand linked to thalassemia cases, Congo fever and traffic accidents. They also noted improvements in blood separation and storage systems at the Central Blood Bank and some regional hospitals, along with plans to expand these services across the country.
Speakers stressed that voluntary donation carries health benefits for donors and causes no lasting harm to healthy individuals, while addressing common misconceptions about the process.
Read the original reporting at Ariana News →
Reliability assessment
Three independent outlets corroborate the core event (ministry ceremony on World Blood Donor Day) and on-record statements by named officials (Haqqani, Al-Kozi, Nayazmand). Minor numerical variations in collection/distribution figures do not undermine confirmation of the event itself.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- World Blood Donor Day event held by Ministry of Public Health on June 14 with participation of named senior officials.
- Blood donation described as a vital humanitarian act that saves lives; public urged to donate regularly, especially those with negative blood groups.
- Ministry reports progress in blood management and collection of over 220,000 units in the past year.
- Blood donation has health benefits for donors and no lasting harm to healthy individuals.
Where reports differ
- Exact blood collection figure: Ariana reports >220,000 units; Bakhtar reports 227,000 units; Pajhwok reports ~250,000 cc annually.
- Distribution/treatment figures: Ariana says >250,000 patients treated; Bakhtar says 210,000 units distributed.
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