Along with the rest of the country, National Voluntary Blood Donation Day was celebrated at Blood Bank District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) on Sunday. Addressing the gathering on the significance of the day, in-charge of the DHD Blood Bank, Dr. Temsu urged more people to actively participate in blood donation, emphasizing that it can save precious lives. “Be there for someone else, give blood, share life” he stated.
He revealed that on average, blood bank collects between 800 to 900 units of blood each month, however the unexpected surge in dengue cases had put the department on alertness.
He therefore implored people not to wait for outbreaks but to proactively step forward and contribute. He expressed hope that dengue cases would see a decline by October.
Dr Temsu further acknowledged the crucial support of civil society, underlining that without it the blood bank would cease to function. The event also saw the acknowledgment of 16 CSOs and NGOs, each receiving a designation reflecting their contributions, namely, Dimapur Gorkha Union as “pioneers”, Shree Agarwal Mahasabha as “The parents”, Server club as “Serving people”, Sovima Village as “The first village with blood facility”, Dimapur Bongs as “To help the helpless”, HDFC Bank as “The golden bankers”, Rotary Club as “Selfless Internationally”, JCI as “Ladies with inner beauties”, Red Cross as “The life link between donor and patient”, Network of blood donors as “The network with golden hearts”, Muslim Council as “The council with sympathy”, Trinity Theological College as “Theology in human way”, Haemophilia society as “Tiny but huge hearts”, Maharsi Sadguru Shadap Haldev Asram Dhobinala as “Selfless teachers”, Marwari Yuva Munch as “The young hearts with charity” and DAYO as “The Lions with charitable hearts”.
Meanwhile, executive member, Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO), Abenjang Ao, in his short message emphasized the pivotal role of civil society in blood banking, stressing that blood transcends all boundaries and knows only humanity. He urged every citizen to participate in blood donation and contribute to save life.
He also assured the audience of DAYO’s commitment to establish a dedicated cell for blood donation.
Earlier, representatives from Shree Agarwal Mahasabha, Red Cross Dimapur, Dimapur Bongs, and Muslim Council Dimapur, shared brief accounts of their respective journeys with the blood bank and their involvement in blood donations. Altogether 70 units were collected till the time of filing this report.
KOHIMA: In Kohima, the day was observed at Kohima College, Kohima. The program was organized by the Voluntary Blood Donors Association Kohima in collaboration with Kohima College, Kohima Blood Centre (NHAK), India Red Cross Society (Nagaland Branch), NSBTC, and Government of Nagaland with MLA 9th Kohima Town AC, Dr. Tseilhoutuo (Ato) Rhutso as special guest,
In his address, Dr. Rhutso emphasized the importance of blood donation and encouraged students to come forward and participate. He announced that individuals who donated blood on the day will receive one-time free consultation for up to one year at his KOHIMAS hospital.
General secretary of VBDAK, Meghraj Lama emphasized the significance of the day, highlighting its role in promoting voluntary blood donation and its core objectives.
On the occasion coupons were distributed, allowing donors to enjoy free coffee (one-time) at ētē Coffee, Kohima valid for one year.
Co-Owner of Imprint, Lelo Mero also announced a special concession for VBDAK, stating that any print-related work within the budget of Rs. 2000 would be provided free of cost by the Imprint team.
The program featured a special performance by Joshua Shohe and welcome address by Keneilesa Neikha, vice principal of Kohima College, Kohima.
Earlier, the programme started with an invocation by Viserenuo
assistant professor, KCK and vote of thanks by Burakum Ao, executive member of VBDAK. A total of 20 individuals donated blood, while 51 underwent blood grouping during the program.