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The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Tenkasi District Collector donates blood; honours blood donors
District Collector A. K. Kamal Kishore, who honoured the blood donors at Tenkasi Government Hospital on Wednesday during the 'World Blood Donors' Day' celebrations, donated blood along with others. After inaugurating the blood group identification camp at Tenkasi Government Hospital, Mr. Kamal Kishore donated blood and then honoured 180 donors, who donate blood at regular intervals to the blood banks of Tenkasi Government Hospital and the Sankarankovil Government Hospital. He also honoured the organisations that work closely with the blood banks for arranging the donors in the right time. The Collector appealed to the youth with clean habits to donate blood for saving the lives of the patients battling a range of ailments and the patients in the intensive care units after undergoing critical surgeries. Joint Director of Health Services Geetha, Medical Superintendent of Tenkasi Government Hospital R. Jeslin, Medical Officer of Tenkasi Government Hospital Blood Bank M. Babu and others were present.
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Blood donation camp held at SRIHER
The Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) observed World Blood Donor Day. The Department of Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank) in association with Sri Ramachandra Nursing College, Pharmacy College and Medical College conducted blood donation camp and more than 300 blood units were collected over the week during the blood donation drive. Pledge was taken by the donors to promote awareness about voluntary blood donation to save human lives. The theme for world blood donor day, this year is 'Give Blood, Give Hope; Together We Save Lives.' The importance of blood donation was emphasised by Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy, Professor & Head, Department of Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Porur) to the staff and students of SRIHER and prospective donors to create awareness about blood donation.
Kuwait Times
15-06-2025
- Health
- Kuwait Times
NBK organizes blood donation campaign for its employees
KUWAIT: In line with World Blood Donor Day and as part of its social responsibility and community service, National Bank of Kuwait organized a successful blood donation campaign for its employees at the bank's headquarters where employees from different departments and sectors showed strong participation and desire to contribute to this noble act, further highlighting NBK's belief that such campaigns play an effective role in providing support for the ill and in need. Such campaigns are part and parcel of NBK's strategy, as it aims to raise society's awareness about the importance of donating blood, as well as highlight how this act can save many lives and further enhance Kuwait's blood bank inventory. Moreover, NBK strives to instill acts of social responsibility at the core of its strategy, as it stands as an effective partner in social development through its various campaigns as well as the educational, environmental and healthcare initiatives that have become a true embodiment of the bank's deep commitment towards serving all society's segments. On their part, the Blood Bank team commended this benevolent initiative and applauded NBK's humanitarian endeavors that have always strived to serve the nation and society in the best way possible. NBK has always organized blood donations in support of Kuwait's Blood Bank and as an expression of social solidarity. Furthermore, NBK is committed to providing support for all healthcare institutions by organizing relevant events and campaigns to raise awareness and promote healthy lifestyles. It should be noted that NBK's record is filled with pioneering social and humanitarian initiatives across different sectors, including health awareness and illness prevention campaigns. At the forefront of these campaigns comes breast cancer awareness and early detection, diabetes, prostate cancer and many others.
Arab Times
14-06-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Indians In Kuwait Donate Blood To Save Lives On World Blood Donor Day
KUWAIT CITY, June 14: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi reaffirmed Kuwait's commitment to advancing its blood transfusion system by upgrading infrastructure, enhancing the training of medical and technical personnel, and expanding the national blood donor base. Speaking to reporters at the Cooperative Blood Transfusion Center in Adan during the launch of a blood donation campaign organized by the Indian community in honor of World Donor Day, Dr. Al-Awadhi emphasized the importance of voluntary blood donation. 'Blood donation is not merely a medical procedure; it is a profound expression of compassion, civic responsibility, and societal solidarity in the face of health challenges,' the minister stated. He noted that June 14 each year is observed globally to honor voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose contributions save lives and improve patient outcomes. This year's campaign, organized by the Indian Doctors Forum in the presence of the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, aims to promote a culture of voluntary blood donation as a civic duty. Dr. Al-Awadhi highlighted the 2025 World Donor Day theme, 'Donate Blood – Give Hope – Our Blood Together Saves Lives,' underscoring its message of hope and unity. He praised the national Blood Bank's efforts, which collected over 90,000 donations last year and produced nearly 150,000 blood units and more than 190,000 blood products. He extended his appreciation to all blood donors and volunteers, emphasizing Kuwait's continued leadership in humanitarian and healthcare initiatives. Indian Ambassador Dr. Adarsh Swaika also addressed the media, stating that the campaign was organized in collaboration with the Indian Doctors Forum to instill the values of blood donation and highlight its lifesaving impact. He commended the support of Dr. Al-Awadhi and praised the deepening health sector ties between India and Kuwait. 'The Indian community, one of the largest in Kuwait, is proud to contribute actively to health and environmental causes—from blood donation drives to beach cleanups and afforestation,' he added. Dr. Hanan Al-Awadhi, Supervisor of Medical Services and Acting Director of the Blood Transfusion Services Department, noted that this marks the second consecutive year the Indian Embassy has partnered with the Indian Doctors Forum for such a campaign. She estimated participation by around 200 donors this year. She lauded the contributions of Indian donors and volunteers from over 75 nationalities residing in Kuwait, all of whom regularly donate out of a shared belief in the importance of saving lives. Dr. Hanan stressed the role of such campaigns in strengthening Kuwait's strategic blood reserve and reaffirmed the ongoing need for donations to meet patient demand across hospitals.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Citizens rise to the call, donate 750 units of blood
Ahmedabad: As news of the plane crash spread, several blood banks and hospitals, especially at Civil Hospital, appealed for blood needed to treat the injured. And Ambavadis rose to the call in huge numbers. Experts estimated that more than 750 units of blood were donated in a matter of couple of hours. Dr Vishwas Amin, director, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Blood Bank, said that they provided about 500 units to the Civil Hospital in the aftermath of the incident. "But we replenished these units in a matter of a few hours as many citizens turned up to donate blood. We will provide blood as and when required," he said. Several organisations also organised camps. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
