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World Blood Donor Day observed
Udupi: Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, observed World Blood Donor Day with a special event dedicated to acknowledging the invaluable contributions of voluntary blood donors, motivators, and organisers.
Celebrated annually on June 14, this global initiative highlights the critical need for safe blood and blood products while expressing gratitude to those who donate. This year's theme, "Give blood, give hope: together we save lives," underscores the powerful impact of community participation in saving lives through blood donation.
In his keynote address, philanthropist G Shankar highlighted the irreplaceable role of blood in medical care, emphasising that "blood has no caste, no religion, and no alternative — it must be donated to those in need."
He called upon all eligible individuals to contribute regularly.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for their noble contribution to the cause. Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna emphasised the vital importance of blood donation in saving lives and urged more individuals to come forward and donate regularly.
Family welfare officer Dr Shrirama Rao said, "One unit of blood can save up to three lives.
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India currently faces a deficit of nearly one million units annually. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. If a healthy individual starts donating at the age of 18 and donates three times a year, by the age of 60, they would have donated about 30 gallons, potentially saving over 500 lives. We must encourage regular and voluntary blood donation.
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A felicitation ceremony was held to honour regular blood donors, apheresis donors, motivators, and organisers for their outstanding commitment. Winners of the Slogan Writing Competition, conducted for the general public, were also recognised and awarded.
