A blood donation camp was organised on Wednesday at Patel Group of Institutions marking the World Blood Donor Day.
On this occasion, the students learnt about the importance of blood donation. A seminar on Blood Donation was organised at the college premises on Wednesday.
Medical Officer (Blood Bank) of Hamidia Hospital, Dr Arun Kanel was present as the chief guest on the occasion. He talked about various aspects of blood donation. Interacting with the students he told them about the origin of Blood Donor Day.
He said that the World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on June 14. He informed that the event was established in 2004 and is aimed to serve, to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products. It is also observed to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood.
He said that this day is a precious opportunity to all donors for celebrating it on national and global level as well as to commemorate the birthday anniversary of the Karl landsteiner, a scientist who won the Nobel Prize for his great discovery of the ABO blood group system.
Dr Kanel also talked about the dos and don’ts while donating the blood. He also emphasized over how the blood is kept in blood banks for emergencies.
It is to be noted that this year the theme of the World Donor Day is ‘Give Blood. Give Now. Give Often’ focusing on blood donation in emergency situations.
later, the students asked their various queries which Dr Kanel answered. On the occasion, Director of Patel College of Pharmacy Professor CJ Verma was also present.