Who Can Donate Blood? The Complete Eligibility Guide
Most healthy adults between 18–65 weighing over 50kg can donate. Learn the full criteria including medical conditions, medications, and travel restrictions.
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Explore Signals38%of people are eligible to donate but only 6.8% do
1 in 7hospital patients needs blood
4.7Munits needed annually in India
25 minaverage time to find a donor with REDDAR
10 Common Blood Donation Myths — Debunked
"Donating blood makes you weak." "You can get infected." We bust the most persistent misconceptions with science-backed facts.
ABO & Rh Blood Group Systems Explained
Why does blood type matter? A deep dive into the ABO and Rh systems, compatibility charts, and why O-negative is called the universal donor.
What Happens to Your Blood After Donation?
From the moment blood leaves your arm to when it reaches a patient — the full journey through testing, processing, and storage.
Artificial Blood: Where Does the Science Stand in 2025?
Researchers are making breakthroughs in synthetic blood substitutes. We explore the latest clinical trials and what it means for global blood supply.
The 48-Hour Recovery: What to Eat and Do After Donating
Iron-rich foods, hydration tips, and activities to avoid — everything you need to bounce back quickly and feel your best after donation.
India's Blood Bank Crisis: A State-by-State Analysis
A new report reveals severe shortages in rural blood banks. REDDAR's role in bridging the gap through real-time donor networks.
Platelet Donation vs. Whole Blood: Key Differences
Platelets save cancer patients and trauma victims. Learn how apheresis donation works and why it's critically underutilized in India.
The Rarest Blood Types in the World
Beyond ABO — the Bombay phenotype, Golden Blood (Rh-null), and other ultra-rare types that have only been found in a handful of humans.
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