Kohima, June 17 (DIPR): In commemoration of World Blood Donor Day, the Gorkha Public Panchayat (GPPK) and Gorkha Students Union Kohima (GSUK) in collaboration with Voluntary Blood Donors’ Association Kohima (VBDAK) and Blood Bank Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) organised a programme at Gorkha Public Panchayat hall, Chandmari, Kohima on June 14 under the theme ‘Give blood. Give now. Give often.’
Delivering a motivational talk, President of VBDAK, Kholie Dolf stated that the organisation tries to promote and create awareness in the state. “Blood is vital fluid of life. It cannot be artificially made. It helps patients suffering from life threatening conditions live longer, and supports complex medical and surgical procedures,” he stated.
He asserted donating blood does not possess any threat to the metabolism of the donor and it is not harmful. He also highlighted how blood can be stored for a limited period of time, and how sometimes it gets difficult because blood banks need steady and constant collection.
Managing Director of NHAK, Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao, who was the chief guest, said that above all the things that God has given, the gift of life is the most precious thing. He stated that blood that is in a person’s body can remain only for 90 days and after that period, the blood dies and gets flushed out of the system. Therefore, he asked the people not to hesitate and donate blood. “Donating blood can be beneficial by improving cardiovascular health and reducing iron overload, and the new blood cells that the body generates helps in maintaining good health,” he added. He concluded by thanking all the volunteers who were there to donate blood.
