DODA, JUNE 14: In connection with the celebration of World Blood Donors Day, the health department under the supervision of CMO Doda Dr Om Kumar organized a blood donation camp at AH, GMC Doda in collaboration with District Red Cross Society and Blood Bank AH GMC Doda here today.
At AH GMC Doda, the programme was attended by ADC Doda, MS AH GMC Doda and officers/officials from Health & GMC Doda.
During the camp, a total of 14 donors donated their blood viz 06 from CRPF, 04 from the Army and 04 others.
Similarly, a blood donation camp was also organized at SDH Bhaderwah by BMO Bhaderwah Dr Mohammad Ashraf, wherein 09 pints of blood were donated by CRPF personnel to commemorate the significance of the day.
Speaking on the occasion, CMO Doda Dr Om Kumar said that World Blood Donor Day, is celebrated annually on 14th June, is a worldwide celebration to honor and thank those people who donate their blood, voluntarily and unpaid, to give others the gift of life, adding that the day reaffirms the importance of blood donation in saving the lives of people who are in dire need of blood.
The CMO Doda also thanked the GMC authorities including MS AH GMC Doda, HOD Blood Bank and Staff of GMC Doda for their support and particularly thanked Army and CRPF personnel for coming forward to be a part of this noble mission and by donating their precious blood.
