Jowai, June 14: Joining with the rest of the World, the World Blood Donor Day was observed in the District on Tuesday on the Theme ‘A Drop of Blood can Save a Life’. Led by Additional Deputy Commissioner DD Syngai along with MA Challam, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Jowai, Dr. P. Shylla, Incharge Jowai Civil Hospital Blood Centre and the staff of DC office, a pledge on blood donation was also taken.
To commemorate the World Blood Donor Day, an awareness cum Blood Donation camp was organized by Khynroo Khyllood Committee, Kur Sookpoh Khad-Ar Wyrnai, Jowai in collaboration with Jowai Civil Hospital Blood Centre, Jowai in the conference room of the Jowai Civil Hospital Blood Center.
Welcoming all, Dr. Rita Pohrmen, Medical Superintendent District Civil Hospital Ialong, thanked the organizers and the Voluntary Blood Donors for their voluntary support and selfless contribution to humanity. Informing that the day is observed to express gratitude to all donors for saving life, Dr. Pohrmen stressed on the need for more regular blood donations to secure the availability of blood in the center.
Speaking on the importance of blood, Dr. P. Shylla, Incharge Jowai Civil Hospital Blood Centre, emphasized that Blood is one of the most significant contributions a person can make to society. She informed that the blood given will help those patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic treatment and traumatic injuries.
Educating about Blood donation, Dr. Shylla invited every healthy person not suffering from any disease and in the age group of 18-60 years of age, having a minimum weight of 45 Kg above and having hemoglobin level 12.5 minimum, to donate their blood. She also informed that a male donor can donate after 3 months from the last donation of blood and in a year he can donate 4 times and a female donor can donate after 4 months from the last donation of blood and in a year she can donate three times.
She added that donating blood will not only save a life but also revitalize the body of the donor as fresh blood is produced and it will keep the body refreshed and healthy.
