'Blood donation is an act of solidarity, join the effort and save lives'

“World Blood Donor Day” is celebrated on the 14th of June every year. This day focuses on drawing the public attention towards the importance of donating the blood for a noble cause. The programme was first initiated in 2004 by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood donation and encourage and thank voluntary blood donors for their life-saving gifts to others. Every year, a new slogan/theme is associated with WBDD to encourage blood donors worldwide. “Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life, Share Often” is the slogan for WBDD for the year 2023.

In this connection, the NSS Unit of JSS Medical College, Mysuru, jointly with Blood Bank, Department of Pathology JSS Hospital Mysuru organized the “World Blood Donors Day 2023” on 9th June 2023 in the Clinical Physiology Lab. The event was held from 10 am-3 pm. The program was inaugurated by Dr Suma M.N, Vice Principal JSSMC, Dr Parveen Kulkarni, Vice Principal of JSSMC. Mr. Satish Chandra, Administrative Officer, JSSMC. Other dignitaries of the event were Dr. Pallavi, Medical Officer, JSS Blood Bank, Dr. Krishna K L, NSS Coordinator, JSSAHER, Dr. Vidya C.S. HOD of Anatomy and Dr. L Rajeshwari, HOD Dept. of Physiology, Dr.Thippeswamy, Dept. of Community Dentistry, JSS Dental College, were presided over the function. Dr Suma M.N. and Mr. Sathish Chandra motivated our student fraternity by reiterating the importance of blood donation as a noble social service to save the lives worldwide.

Dr Basavana Gowdappa H, Principal JSS Medical College visited the spot and witnessed the event of blood donation and motivated our students to take part in large numbers. More than 129 student volunteers registered for the blood donation drive. They underwent initial screening for fitness; among them, 70 students were found eligible for blood donation event.

Fourteen NSS volunteers from JSS Medical College coordinated the complete event. The whole program was coordinated by Dr. M.V. Ravishankar (NSS Programme Officer, JSS Medical College) and Dr. Manu G (Assistant NSS Programme Officer, JSS Medical College). We, the NSS Unit express our humble gratitude towards all our higher authorities for their support and cooperation to make this event a grand success.