Mangaluru: The Yenepoya Medical College Hospital Blood Centre in association with District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU), Dakshina Kannada, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will organise “World Blood Donor Day” on June 14 2024, at the Dental College Auditorium, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Campus, Deralakatte, Mangalore.
The Chief Guest Dr H.R Thimmaiah, District Health & Family Welfare Officer, Dakshina Kannada, will inaugurate the programme.
The Guests of Honour, Dr Badarudeen MN, District TB & Aids Control Officer, and Dr Habib Rahaman A.A, Medical Superintendent, YMC Hospital, will grace the event. Dr K.S. Gangadhara Somayaji, Registrar, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), will preside over the programme.
Dr Indira S Puthran, Chief Medical Officer, YMCH Blood Centre, will extend a warm welcome to the gathering.
The day also provides an opportunity to express gratitude to volunteers and blood donors for their invaluable contributions.
The WHO has chosen the theme “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!” for 2024.
This theme aims to express thanks and recognition to the millions of voluntary blood donors who have significantly contributed to the health and well-being of millions of people worldwide.
As part of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), the YMCH Blood Centre is organising a Voluntary Blood Donation Week from June 10 to June 16, 2024.
To raise awareness among students about blood donation, they have organised E-poster and Reel Making Competitions.