Voluntary Blood Donation Association in Nagaland
To increase voluntary blood donation in Nagaland, a group of likeminded donors came together to form a voluntary blood donation associations. Thus, the Voluntary Blood Donation Association Kohima (VBDK) was formed in 2011 understanding the need for an action oriented approach to help the people who need blood.
Till date, the districts of Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Zunheboto and Peren formed the district association, with the objectives to donate blood and to facilitate those who are in need of blood. These associations are actively involved in assisting many patients in times of need. Creation of awareness by organizing voluntary blood donation camp, celebration/observation of special events like the World Blood donors Day 14th June and National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 1st October all over the state. Such events are supported by the Nagaland State Blood Transfusion Council (NSBTC) and the Nagaland AIDS Control Society (NSACS) as well as contributions from various organizations, donor agencies, private enterprises and individuals.
The technical support for the blood donation activities is assisted by the respective district Blood banks. It is the result of such activities, that there is a significant increase in voluntary blood donation across the state. However, this momentum needs to be maintained with the active support from the general mass.
Goals and objectives:
• To motivate people to donate blood voluntarily
• To create awareness in the society in science of blood and blood donation
• To make people aware of the Safe Blood Transfusion
• To conduct blood donation camps throughout the year for Government Blood Banks
• To organise training programmes for blood donor motivators
• To recruit new donors and create donors of tomorrow through motivational programs in schools, campuses and youth groups
• To publish posters, booklets to promote voluntary blood donation
• To help the Government and other regulatory bodies to frame policy / rules / regulations in relation to voluntary blood donation
• To propagate the message of optimum utilisation of blood amongst the blood users
• To create an atmosphere to make available blood to all in the state collected from non-remunerated voluntary blood donors.
• To co-ordinate and facilitate the relationship between voluntary blood donors and blood donor organizations thus promoting Blood Program in Nagaland.
• To create public awareness and disseminate information on voluntary blood donation and safe blood.
• To fight against the superstition and social taboos related to Blood Donation
A DIPR feature by Temjenkaba
