Shija felicitates repeat platelet donors
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 01 2025:
Shija Blood Center & Transfusion Services organised a felicitation ceremony at North Block, Shija Hospitals, Langol on Friday, to commemorate International Friendship Day by honouring repeat apheresis platelet donors.
In a release, the Center informed that the event recognised the selfless contributions of these donors, whose lifesaving efforts reflect the spirit of friendship and solidarity, supporting thousands of patients-across the region each year.
Shija Blood Center is the first in the state to introduce apheresis platelet donation - a specialised procedure that collects the platelets needed for patients with cancer, blood disorders, and critical illnesses, while returning other blood components to the donor.
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This method enables more targeted and effective donations, making each contribution highly impactful.
The donors honoured at the event have consistently supported this effort, strengthening community healthcare, the release informed.
The event was attended by Shija Hospitals CMD Dr Palin Khundongbam, CEO Dr Bonney Khundongbam; Shija Blood Center & Transfusion Services medical officer in-charge Dr Ch Rajmani Singh, Shija Foundation secretary Suresh Thokchom and Transfusion Medicine consultant Dr Salam Hemabati.
Dr Palin, in his remarks, praised the donors' dedication and emphasised that their actions save lives and reflect the power of community service.
The event honoured 35 apheresis platelet donors with certificates of appreciation and mementos.
Thokchom Boboy of Bamon Kampu Mayai Leikai was specially recognised for completing 19 donations, the highest to date.
Five organisations were also felicitated for their role in facilitating the platelet donation drives.
They include Helping Hands for People Manipur; Association of Voluntary Blood Donors; Green Brigade; Indian Red Cross Society; and NSS District Coordinator, Imphal East.
As a special gesture, Helping Hands for People, Manipur, received dengue fogging liquid bottles in recognition of their efforts in mobilising the highest number of apheresis donors in the state.





