World Blood Donors Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 14 2018:
As a part of World Blood Donors Day 2018, Shija Blood Bank and Transfusion Services organized a blood donation camp at its blood bank today.
With "Be there for someone else, Give Blood, Share Life." as the theme, numerous volunteers including students from Waikhom Mani Girls College, Thoubal, Shija Academy of Nursing, Shija Paramedical Academy, staff of Shija Hospitals and other Voluntary donors participated in the camp.
Altogether around 50 donors donated blood.
It can be note that June 14 is observed as "World Blood Donor Day" throughout the world.
WHO & International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Society declared World Blood Donor Day on June 14 since 2004 .
Today is also the birthday of Dr Karl Lansteiner, who discovered 'ABO' blood group system in 1901.On the other hand, RIMS Blood Donors' Community, RIMSSU and Blood Transfusion Department organised a blood donation to mark World Blood Donors Day at RIMS OPD complex.
A joint press release issued by advisor, RIMS Blood Donors' Community and Prof & Head, Community Medicine Department, RIMS stated that a total of 132 individuals (97 males and 35 female) donated blood.
Later, in the afternoon, an observance function was held in which 14 donors, who have donated more than ten times were felicitated.