World Blood Donors Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 24 2014:
The World Blood Donors Day was observed today at the Centenary Hall, Manipur University under the aegis of the Manipur State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) and State Blood Transfusion Council Manipur.
MU VC HNK Sharma, MSACS Project Director Dr Sailesh Kumar Chaurasia and Head, Department ITBT, RIMS A Meinya attended the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
It is reported that today's function marked the opening of a month-long event.
A total of 50 voluntary blood donors were felicitated at the function.
They included Elangbam Lokendro who have donated blood 44 times, Elangbam (O) Sushila who donated blood 42 times, Sunil who donated blood 40 times and W Monalisa who donated blood 14 times.
As a part of the month-long event, a mega blood donation camp would be held at Biramangol College on August 13 .