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6/14/2017
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Currently, 1.8% of the Brazilian population donates blood. The Campaign aims to reaffirm the importance of the act and to encourage new volunteers
Reinforcing the importance of donating, sensitizing new volunteers and retaining existing donors are the goals of the 2017 National Blood Donation Campaign. With the slogan "Donate Blood regularly and help those in need," the campaign was launched on Wednesday (14 ), World Blood Donor Day. The Minister of Health, Ricardo Barros, participated in the ceremony held at the Blood Center of Brasília (FHB).
"One of the priorities of the Ministry of Health is keeping stockpiles of blood supply. A donation can benefit up to four people, "the minister said on Wednesday during his participation in the event. "We will conduct a wide-ranging campaign to stimulate blood donation. The goal is to mobilize society and expand the number of donors in Brazil, "added Ricardo Barros.
Check out the Campaign presentation
Check out the campaign jingle
In Brazil, about 3.5 million people have blood transfusions. In all, there are 27 coordinating centers in the country and 500 collection services. Currently, 1.8% of the Brazilian population donates blood. Although the percentage is within the parameters of the World Health Organization (WHO) - at least 1% of the population - the Ministry of Health has been working to increase the rate.
"The blood is irreplaceable. There is still no drug that can replace the blood. And whoever needs it, can only do so thanks to the generosity of the one who gives. The important thing is to donate regularly, because with the cold and the drought, the tendency is to decrease the stocks, "explained the coordinator of the Blood and Hemoderivatives area of the Ministry of Health, Flávio Vormittag.
The expectation for this year is to reinforce the importance of this attitude. For this, the campaign, which begins to be broadcast from this Wednesday (14), will feature jingle, video and pieces for social networks, as well as the distribution of graphic material in health facilities throughout the country.
"The advertising campaign is of great relevance, because we must remember that there is always a life to save. In these 27 years that I have attended the hemocenter I have been received with a smile. The welcome is very gratifying for those who donate a minute of their time to save someone, "said the Brazilian donor Hélio Fonseca, who accumulates more than one hundred donations at the hemocenter.
LOW IN THE STOCKS - In June, the Ministry of Health has been identifying a modification of the routine of blood donors, due to the proximity to the school holidays, the holidays of São João and change of season. All this has caused a drop in blood stocks in Brazil. The campaign aims to change this scenario, encouraging and strengthening the blood donation in the country.
The profile of blood donors has remained stable over the past few years. Of the total number of donors, 60% are male and 40% female. The highest percentage is in the age group from the age of 29, with 58% of the total donors, while people aged 16 to 29 represent 42%.
CONDITIONS FOR GIVING - In Brazil, people between 16 and 69 years old can donate blood. For those under 18 years of age, the consent of those responsible is required and between 60 and 69 years old, a person can only donate if they have already done so before the age of 60. In addition, you must weigh at least 50 pounds and be in good health. The candidate must be rested, have not ingested alcoholic beverages within 12 hours prior to donation and are not fasting. On the day, it is essential to carry a photo ID.
The maximum frequency is four annual donations for the man and three annual donations for the woman. The minimum interval should be two months for men and three months for women.
The donation is 100% voluntary and benefits anyone, regardless of relationship to the donor. It is important to remember that blood is essential for urgent care, large surgery and treatment of people with chronic diseases, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, and various cancer diseases that often require transfusion.
REFERENCE - Brazil is a reference in blood donation in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa. Since 2009, the Brazilian experience has been used in technical cooperation with more than 10 countries for the strengthening and development of voluntary blood donation, qualification of integral care for people with sickle cell disease and improvement of the production of blood components. Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic are examples of partners in projects to strengthen voluntary blood donation.
In 2016, the Ministry of Health has invested more than R$ 1 billion in the network of blood and blood products (hemorrede). The resources were used to strengthen the national SUS network for the modernization of the units, qualification of Hemorrede's professionals and production processes, as well as the supply of high-cost medicines to patients. The investments also include the qualification of the programs of integral attention to the person with sickle cell disease and improvement of the production of blood components.
By Rebeca Valois, from Agência Saúde
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