World Blood Donor Day 2026 Celebrated with National Recognition of Lifesaving Donors

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The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) proudly celebrated World Blood Donor Day 2026 under the theme:“One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Give Plasma. Save Lives.” The national commemorative ceremony was held with the participation of over 1,000 blood donors, healthcare professionals, government officials, development partners, and well-wishers from across Sri Lanka, recognizing the invaluable contribution of voluntary blood and plasma donors who help save thousands of lives each year. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Minister of Science and Technology, alongside distinguished guests including the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Additional Secretaries of the Ministry of Health, senior officials of the health sector, representatives of partner organizations, medical specialists, hospital administrators, blood bank staff, and donor organizations from all parts of the country. The ceremony highlighted…
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World Blood Donor Day 2025 – National Event at Temple Trees

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“Give Blood, Give Hope – Together We Save Lives”The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) of Sri Lanka proudly hosted the World Blood Donor Day 2025 National Ceremony on 14th June at the prestigious Temple Trees, Colombo, with the gracious presence of Hon. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya as the Chief Guest.This year’s event was held under the global theme "Give Blood, Give Hope – Together We Save Lives", emphasizing the critical importance of voluntary blood donation in saving lives, restoring health, and building strong communities. 🎉 Celebrating Our LifesaversThe event was organized in collaboration with the College of Transfusion Physicians and the Welfare Society of the National Blood Transfusion Service, as a tribute to the thousands of voluntary non-remunerated blood donors and mobile blood donation campaign organizers who dedicate their time…
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