Blood donors day observed at Ningthoukhong
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 03 2012:
The state level National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, 2012 was observed on October 1 at Ibudhou Oknarel Temple, Ningthoukhong, Bishnupur district.
The function was organised by the Manipur State AIDS Control Society and State Blood Transfusion Council, Manipur in association with Association of Voluntary Blood Donors, Manipur.
The function was graced by MLA I Ibohalbi; Dr LR Kom, Director SBTC; Dr Ng Hemanta, CMO Bishnupur; M Bimola Devi, chairperson of Ningthoukhong Municipal Council and Dr Akoijam Brogen, president, Association of Voluntary Blood Donors, Manipur as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Alongside the function, a voluntary blood donation camp was also held wherein around 107 voluntary blood donors from Ningthoukhong area, Tronglaobi, Moirang, Ishok, Thoubal and personnel of Bishnupur district police, have donated blood�the gift of life, informed a statement issued by AVBD, Manipur.