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A community project
to save lives and alleviate suffering.
Based on 100% voluntary blood donations.
Funded by Rotary Foundation, Central
and State Governments, Public Sector Corporations, Rotarians and other philanthropic
individuals.
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In India we need about 9 million units of blood every year, but only about 4.2 million
units are collected every year.This means a shortage of more than 50%! In Delhi alone,
the shortfall is approximately 50,000 units per year.
The Rotary Blood Bank has been established to alleviate the tremendous shortage of
healthy, fully tested blood and blood components.
The Bank relies totally on voluntary blood donations. Blood is given to anybody who
requires it, on referral by a doctor. A small service fee is levied to cover processing
and testing costs*. But otherwise, the blood is free.
There is no replacement required. Donation is strictly voluntary.
The principle of giving and receiving free blood is humanitarian.
And it is safe.
Most blood banks in Delhi have been operating on compulsory replacement donations. This
causes undue stress and difficulty to the recipient. If the person is unable to locate
healthy replacement donors, unfit or professional donors may step in. As everyone knows,
the blood of professional donors is of uncertain quality. Professional donors are now
barred by law but the practice is still prevalent because of the wide gap in demand and
supply.
Voluntary blood donation, on the other hand, is done by people driven by the desire to
do good to others. The reliablility factor is high since reportage on health conditions
is more accurate and not motivated by monetary gains.
The Indian Government, WHO, Red Cross International and others are united in their
opinion that voluntary blood donation is the only way to ensure safe blood. The Rotary
Blood Bank is proud to become part of this movement in New Delhi, deploying the very
latest technology and techniques in Blood Banking and transfusion medicine.
*This fee is waived for persons who cannot afford to pay.
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No compromise on quality
The Rotary Blood Bank has installed the best systems and equipments, and what's equally important,
got highly qualified and motivated professionals for every operational level. Doctors, haemotologists,
nurses, technicians, social workers, EDP professionals and other staff.
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World class services and facilities at the Rotary Blood Bank |
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24 hour counter for issuing blood |
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24 hour information service over phone and internet |
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blood products available - whole blood, platelet concentrate, fresh frozen plasma, packed cells |
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pre-donation waiting room |
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blood test and health check at doctor's chambers |
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donation room with latest transfusion equipment |
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post donation restroom and refreshment counter |
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doctor in attendance |
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state-of-the-art testing laboratory |
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latest technology blood processing equipments |
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refrigeration and storage chambers |
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Becoming part of Delhi's bloodline
Rotary Blood Bank is reaching out to hospitals, nursing homes and medical professionals through
personal meetings, seminars, brochures and letters. Equal importance is being given to mobilising the
public, since the Bank is totally dependent on 100% voluntary donations. The Bank has vibrant ongoing
programmes for blood donations, through camps and at premises. Everyone is welcome to become part
of this movement.
