15 THOUSANDS BLOOD DONORS IN ARMENIA
Today the only Blood bank opened in the center of hematology and blood transfusion named after Professor R. Iolyan. “Our citizens can be sure that the center aims to contribute to the healthy future of theirs. Besides the blood in the Blood bank is safe,” said Smbat Daghbashyan the director of the center.
According to him such modern centers and laboratories equipped with necessary technologies is a must for our country. Daghbashyan said that approximately 15 thousands donors are registered and 7% of them are volunteers. They are mainly young people.
“The result is not poor, but it is not enough, as we need 2% of the population to become a donor,” he said. People from regions also give their blood, and they are compensated with food and transport fees.
In order to become a donor one must pass medical examination. 450ml. blood is taken from the donor without causing any health problems and this process can be repeated once or twice a year.