Under the guidance of Honorary Secretary Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch, CTM Suguna, the World Health Day was observed with the theme ‘Our Planet, Our Health.’
To mark the day a blood donation camp was organised from which 25 units of blood were collected to meet the blood scarcity in summer. Youth Red Cross volunteers, JRC counsellors of different colleges and office staff members donated the blood.
A monthly news letter of IRCS OSB was also inaugurated on the occasion. Honorary treasurer Bhabani Prasad Nanda, joint secretary Debendra Prasad Das, director Blood Bank Dr Chandrika Prasad Dash, YRCO Ramesh Chandra Behera and other staff members were present.
A meeting on "Our Planet Our Health'' was held where the welcome address was given by joint secretary DP Das. Dr Chandrika Prasad Dash joined as the chief speaker. Honorary treasurer Nanda presided and advised the counsellors and volunteers to work on climate change. Junior Red Cross Officer Laxman Swain coordinated.