A voluntary blood donation camp was organised by the Fortis-Escorts Health Institute in Dehradun, on Friday in which staff overwhelmingly participated in the camp.
After inaugurating the voluntary blood donation camp held at Pt Deen Dayal hospital (Coronation Hospital) campus, Dr MS Rawat, Chief Medical Superintendent, Coronation Hospital said that awareness among the masses is the only way to overcome the acute shortage of blood in our society.
He also urged the staff to create awareness among the masses and said that the youth should come forward to encourage participation in the voluntary blood donation camps being organised by the State health department on regular intervals.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jatinder Arora, Facility Director, Fortis-Escorts Health Institute said that participation in the voluntary blood donation camp is one of the noblest causes for saving the lives of the individuals during emergencies. He said that students should be taught about the importance of blood donation and such education should be included as a part of curriculum in schools and colleges. Dr Arora said that shortage of blood could be easily curtailed if every part of the society contributes for this noble cause.
A total of 40 units of blood were collected in the camp. First time donor, Kuldeep Rawat also shared his experiences with the gathering. Cardiologist Dr Yogender Singh, Cardiac-surgeon, Dr Surabh Juneja and many others were also present for the donation camp.