Donating blood is the biggest contribution of a person: Health Minister
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 01 2018:
The biggest contribution that a person can offer is donating blood and saving the lives of thousands of other human beings.
This was stated by Health Minister L Jayantakumar as chief guest at the National Voluntary blood Donation day 2018, held at IMA Hall, Lamphelpat today under the theme "Donate Blood, Save Life".
Stating that the theme itself explains the very objective of organising the programme, Jayantakumar stated that one of the important responsibility as a responsible citizen is helping and saving the life of those who are in need.
Lauding the individuals who participated in the programme to donate blood, the Minister underlined the importance of such individuals or group of individuals who are taking up voluntary services for the welfare of others.
The Minister also appealed to all to appreciate and respect those who are donating their blood.
Blood Donor Organisations were presented with certificates and mementos as part of the programme.
State Mission Director, NHM Manipur N Bandana Devi, Project Director Manipur State Aids Control Society A Radhabinod Sharma and president IMA Manipur State branch Professor Brogen Singh Akoijam attended the observation as president and guests of honours respectively.