GORAKHPUR, Sept 18:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Monday said that the blood donation is the biggest donation and there is a need to make the society aware of this so that people come forward to donate blood voluntarily in order to save the lives of those suffering from anemia or other blood related disorders.
After inaugurating the blood donation camp organised at Guru Shri Gorakhnath Blood Bank as a part of the ongoing Seva Pakhwara to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday in which members and volunteers of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) participated, Yogi said, “One unit of blood having several components can save numerous lives.”
Boosting the morale of the youth, who donated blood, he said, “A number of individuals abstain from donating blood due to a lack of knowledge, even though any healthy individual can donate blood without facing any difficulties. Lack of voluntary blood donations often gives rise to illegal and unethical practices to get blood posing a bigger hazard to public health.”
Emphasising that raising awareness about blood donation in society can serve as a major preventive exercise to ward off diseases, the CM said, “Every healthy person should donate blood at regular intervals to assist those in need and contribute to the betterment of humanity.” He informed that in 2005, a blood bank was established at Guru Shri Gorakhnath Hospital, but at that time, there was no blood separator system in place.
“However, with the availability of a blood separator, it has become possible to separate and provide platelets, plasma and other components to patients as per the need. This development has brought significant relief to patients in need,” he said.
Yogi said, “Seva Pakhwara is being observed from September 17 to October 2 to celebrate the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the blood donation program is a part of the same. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the new India is becoming a superpower of the world and the whole world is watching the potential and increasing prestige of India on global platforms with the leadership of G-20.” He also spoke to the donors, encouraged them and took pictures with them at the event. (UNI)
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