“World Blood Donor Day Observed at Sri Ramachandra Institute: Over 300 Blood Units Donated”

Recently, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 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 a blood donation camp. Over 300 blood units were collected throughout the week during the blood donation drive. A 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 was “Give Blood, Give Hope; Together We Save Lives.” The importance of blood donation was emphasized by Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy, Professor & Head, Department of Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank), Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Porur, Chennai, to the staff and students of SRIHER and prospective donors, aiming to create awareness about blood donation.