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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Govt Rajaji Hospital tops TN in blood donation
Madurai: With donations of 30,047 units of blood in 2024, surpassing the 28,810 units in 2023, the blood bank at Government Rajaji Hospital has topped the state in blood donations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Doctors said the hospital has been able to manage 100% of the patients' needs for blood over the past year, thanks to donors from different walks of life, from colleges to organisations. Dr M Sintha, head of the Department of Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine, said the blood bank has been selected for an award at national level. "The blood collected is 100% screened and analysed. The hospital has also identified as many as 29 rare 'O' negative and 'Bombay' blood group donors. We are constantly in touch with them for any urgent blood requirements," she added. A total of 208 blood donation camps were organised by GRH last year. Apart from large amounts of donated blood being used for treatment during bleeding in pregnancy cases, emergency trauma cases, and surgeries, the donated blood is also used for treating blood disorders like thalassemia. "After the Covid-19 pandemic, a fear to donate blood was prevalent among people. But, with awareness, the attitude is changing," said A Rajkumar, district secretary, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Madurai. While student donors were common, they were trying to work with private companies to conduct blood donation camps,. he said. GRH alone needs more than 100 units of blood every day. Many people are keen to donate when they come to know that donating blood is a sign of good health and does them no harm, said Rajkumar who has donated blood 54 times so far. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now GRH dean Dr L Arul Sundaresh Kumar on Saturday felicitated colleges whose student volunteers donated most units of blood to the blood bank in 2024. The first prize was won by The American College student volunteers who donated 1,223 units of blood, followed by volunteers of NMSS Vellaichamy Nadar College, and Thiagarajar Engineering College. Volunteer blood donors through fan clubs of popular Tamil film actors or political organisations have also come forward for blood donations.
Hans India
15-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Recognising selfless service, SVIMS celebrates World Blood Donor Day
Tirupati: Recognising the life-saving role of voluntary blood donors, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) celebrated World Blood Donor Day by honouring 77 individuals for their selfless contributions with certificates of appreciation. The event, held on Saturday and organised by the Department of Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine (Blood Centre), acknowledged the crucial impact of regular blood donors in sustaining emergency and advanced medical care. Speaking on the occasion, SVIMS Director-cum-Vice-Chancellor Dr R V Kumar underlined the need to make blood donation a part of everyday life. 'Blood is not only essential in emergencies and trauma care, but is also crucial across all super-specialty departments,' he noted. Reflecting on his own experiences, he shared that he had donated blood countless times. 'On one occasion, I even had the opportunity to donate blood just before performing open-heart surgery,' he recalled. He also highlighted the exceptional performance of the SVIMS Blood Centre, which has now been designated as a training hub for organisations conducting voluntary blood donation camps. SVIMS Dean Dr Alladi Mohan pointed out the stark gap in demand and supply of blood units in India. 'While the country needs four crore units of blood annually, only 40 lakh units are available. Although 50 per cent of the population is eligible to donate, only four out of every 1,000 people actually donate,' he said, attributing the shortfall to lack of awareness. He stressed that men can donate every three months and women every six months without health risks. Medical Superintendent Dr Ram highlighted the introduction of the National Health Mission's 'e-Rakt Kosh' app, which facilitates easier access to blood donation services. He encouraged young people to actively participate in blood donation drives. Head of the Blood Centre Dr Sridhar Babu shared that this year's World Blood Donor Day is being celebrated with the theme 'Give blood. Give hope – Together we save lives'. All attendees took a pledge to donate blood whenever someone is in need. SVIMS Registrar Dr Aparna R Bitla, in-charge Principal of Sri Padmavathi Women's Medical College Dr Mukteshwarayya, RMO Dr Kotireddy, Senior Professor of Cardiology Dr Vanajakshamma, and several others participated.
