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By donating blood regularly, you can give hope to patients with: 🩸pregnancy and childbirth complications 🩸surgeries 🩸blood conditions 🩸severe anaemia, often resulting from malaria or malnutrition 🩸injuries from accidents 🩸cancer Together, let’s become lifesavers! #GiveBlood #WorldBloodDonorDay
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🩸 One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives. (Mongolian below) Today, WHO joined the Ministry of Health, the National Center for Transfusion Medicine, the Mongolian Red Cross Society, voluntary blood donors and partners to celebrate World Blood Donor Day 2026 and recognize the life-saving contributions of blood donors across Mongolia. Safe blood and blood products are essential for emergency care, maternal health, trauma and injury treatment, cancer care, organ transplantation, major surgeries and the long-term management of conditions such as hemophilia and immune disorders. Every donation helps ensure that patients receive the care they need, when they need it most. Mongolia has made remarkable progress in strengthening its national blood programme. Since developing its voluntary blood donor movement in 1994 and transitioning to a 100% voluntary, unpaid donor system in 2016, the country has built a strong foundation for a safe and sustainable blood supply. Today, more than 210 000 registered blood donors, including around 46 000 active donors, contribute to saving lives across the country. WHO continues to work closely with Government of Mongolia and partners to promote regular voluntary blood donation, strengthen blood safety standards and support resilient health systems. A safe and reliable blood supply is not only essential for quality health care, but also an important component of national preparedness and emergency response. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mongolia’s voluntary blood donors. Your generosity gives hope, saves lives and strengthens communities. --- 🩸 Хүмүүнлэг сэтгэлээр цусаа өгч, амьдрал бэлэглэе! Өнөөдөр ДЭМБ нь Эрүүл мэндийн яам, Цус сэлбэлт судлалын үндэсний төв, Монголын Улаан загалмай нийгэмлэг, цусны донорууд болон бусад түншлэгч байгууллагуудтай хамтран “Дэлхийн Цусны донорын өдөр 2026”-г тэмдэглэж, Монгол орон даяарх амьдрал бэлэглэгч доноруудаа алдаршууллаа. Аюулгүй цус, цусан бүтээгдэхүүн нь яаралтай тусламж, эх хүүхдийн эрүүл мэнд, осол гэмтэл, хавдрын эмчилгээ, эрхтэн шилжүүлэх, томоохон мэс ажилбаруудаас гадна гемофили, дархлааны эмгэг зэрэг олон архаг өвчний урт хугацааны эмчилгээнд зайлшгүй шаардлагатай юм. Донор бүрийн хандивласан цус нь өвчтөнүүдэд нэн шаардлагатай эмчилгээг цаг алдагдалгүй авах боломж олгодог билээ. Монгол Улс үндэсний цусны хөтөлбөрөө бэхжүүлэх чиглэлээр онцгой ахиц дэвшил гаргасан. 1994 оноос сайн дурын донорын хөдөлгөөнийг хөгжүүлж, 2016 онд 100% сайн дурын, төлбөргүй донорын тогтолцоонд шилжсэн нь аюулгүй, тогтвортой цусны нөөц бүрдүүлэх суурийг тавьсан. Өнөөдрийн байдлаар улсын хэмжээнд бүртгэлтэй 210,000 гаруй донор байгаагаас ойролцоогоор 46,000 нь идэвхтэйгээр цус хандивлаж, олон мянган хүний амь насыг аварсаар байна. ДЭМБ нь Монгол Улсын Засгийн Газар болон түншлэгч байгууллагуудтай хамтран сайн дурын донорыг дэмжих, цусны аюулгүй байдлын стандартыг бэхжүүлэх, сөрөн тэсвэрлэх чадвартай эрүүл мэндийн тогтолцоог бий болгох чиглэлээр үргэлжлүүлэн ажиллах болно. Аюулгүй бөгөөд найдвартай цус, цусан бүтээгдэхүүнээр хангах нь чанартай эрүүл мэндийн тусламж үйлчилгээний салшгүй хэсэг төдийгүй улс орны бэлэн байдал, онцгой байдлын хариу арга хэмжээний чухал бүрэлдэхүүн хэсэг билээ. Монголын сайн дурын цусны донорууддаа чин сэтгэлийн талархал илэрхийлье. Та бүхний өгөөмөр сэтгэл итгэл найдварыг төрүүлж, амьдрал бэлэглэж, эв нэгдлийг бэхжүүлж байна.
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POV: Donating blood for those in need 🩸   Not sure what to expect? Here's a typical process*: ✅ Registration & ID check ✅ Medical screening ✅ Hemoglobin test ✅ Blood collection (~15 mins) ✅ Rest, drink liquids, eat snacks   It's simple and less scary than you think. Your donation is an act of humanity that could help save lives.   *Eligibility requirements vary by country. Check with your local health authority and consider giving blood today. 💉
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Science has made blood transfusion safer than ever. But blood itself can only come from people. 🩸 This #WorldBloodDonorDay, we’re saying thank you to all voluntary blood donors for your drop of humanity. ❤️
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Hari ini adalah Hari Donor Darah Sedunia! Donor darah rutin oleh orang yang sehat sangat penting untuk memastikan darah selalu tersedia kapan pun dan di mana pun dibutuhkan. 💪 Donorkan darah dan selamatkan nyawa! #WorldBloodDonorDay #SehatUntukSemua
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Every blood donation is a chance to save lives. ❤️ A single bag of blood can help patients undergoing surgery, mothers during childbirth, children with severe illnesses, and individuals facing medical emergencies.
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Did you know our Regional Director is both a surgeon and a regular blood donor? 🩸 @RD_WPRO Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has seen firsthand what a single unit of blood can mean in a critical moment. For #WorldBloodDonorDay, @WHO personnel joined the Philippine Blood Center for a blood donation drive, adding our drops to a global movement. One drop of humanity. #GiveBlood. Save lives. If you are eligible, consider donating. Your drop matters.
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Had a very good meeting with Ambassador Seongmee Yoon about @WHO’s work in health emergencies, especially the ongoing #Ebola response and #hantavirus. I thanked the Ambassador for Republic of #Korea’s strong partnership and support for global health security, including on the Pandemic Agreement annex negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing. I used the opportunity to brief the Ambassador about our ongoing collaboration with @ENHYPEN to promote #WorldBloodDonorDay this upcoming Sunday.
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Kudos to #Cambodia 🇰🇭- a @WHO Western Pacific Member State - on its remarkable achievements in tackling the decades-long scourge of #HIV/#AIDS. This shows what is possible when multiple sectors come together to invest in health as a pillar of wider societal well-being. From the Ministry of Health and other government partners to the @UNAIDS family including WHO, to key donors and to the most impacted communities themselves. May Cambodia continue to sustain and build on this success - and may other countries in our region and around the world draw inspiration from it. As we look to the @UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS later this month, at a time when progress on many fronts is stalling or even being reversed globally, Cambodia is sending the rest of Asia-Pacific and the world a strong message: Yes, we CAN #EndAIDS - together! #UNITEDtoEndAIDS @MohCambodia @MinistryofInfo1 @Winnie_Byanyima @UNAIDS_AP @EamonnMurphy63 @MariannaTrias @GlobalFund @dfat @japan @jica_direct @jica_direct_en @KhanaCambodia @UNCambodia @Vladanka_A @apcom @KhmerTimes
Cambodia 🇰🇭 is the first country in Asia and the Pacific to achieve the 95–95–95 HIV targets. A milestone that shows ending AIDS is possible when we put people first.
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Play. Move. Have fun! ⚽ Kids need at least 60 minutes/day of physical activity for healthy bodies and happy minds. Follow the @FIFAWorldCup dance moves and #BeActive! 🕺🏿💃🏻 #FIFAWorldCup #EveryMoveCounts
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#StaySafe at sports and crowded events with this guide from @pahowho 👇 x.com/pahowho/status/2064065…

⚽🌎 PAHO shares health tips for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Stay safe at matches and crowded events—prevention matters. 🔗 paho.org/en/news/8-6-2026-pa… #WorldCup2026 #PublicHealth
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👋 Are you healthy, over 18, and looking to make meaningful impact on #WorldBloodDonorDay? Check this out to learn who can #GiveBlood 👇
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👋 Are you healthy, over 18, and looking to make meaningful impact on #WorldBloodDonorDay? Check this out to learn who can #GiveBlood 👇
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Good news! Safe blood supplies have been expanding worldwide, increasing steadily over the past decade. More than 120 million blood donations were made in 2023, and over 85% of whole blood donations came from voluntary unpaid donors. Yet, access to safe blood remains deeply unequal. Stronger investment in national blood systems is critical to ensure that everyone can access life-saving transfusions. Learn more bit.ly/4eeY17z #GiveBlood
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A productive meeting between @RD_WPRO and @DrDzul covering key health priorities. The signing of Malaysia’s contribution to WHO Investment Round marked another step forward in strengthening sustainable global public health financing and WHO–Malaysia collaboration #HealthForAll
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Many countries across the Asia-Pacific region share 4️⃣ common health risks: 🌊 Floods ⚡Cyclones 🦟 Dengue 😷 Respiratory pathogens (including with #pandemic potential) Sharon Salmon, WHO Health Emergencies Expert, explains how @WHO is addressing these risks and helping build a more resilient Asia-Pacific. 💪
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📢We are hiring! We are recruiting a Junior Healthy Lifestyles Officer for our @WHO Viet Nam team. If you have experience working in communications, external relations or health, this is your opportunity! 📍 Work location: Ha Noi 🗓️ Deadline 16 June 👉 Find out more and apply! bit.ly/3RMqAAf #UNJobs #volunteer #VietNam #nonprofitjobs
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How can the Asia-Pacific region be ready for the next health crisis? 🌏 At the recent Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework #APHSAF Stakeholders Meeting in Malaysia, participants discussed results of a regional operational readiness mapping exercise – drawing from over 270 inputs by 25 Member States and partner agencies.
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The results yielded insights on preparing for future health emergencies and countries identified opportunities to boost regional readiness. The message is clear: Individual country investments must transition into a collective regional health security system. Find out more ▶️ bit.ly/3ShjP9N
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