ITANAGAR, SEP 25:

The NSS Cell of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), in collaboration with My Bharat Papum Pare, organised a blood donation programme under Seva Pakhwada at the RGU Convention Hall on Friday.

The programme, held from 10 am to 1 pm, witnessed participation from students and members of the university community. It aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and raise awareness about its importance in saving lives.

RGU Vice-Chancellor Dr Shivaraj encouraged the participants and appreciated the NSS Cell for organising the humanitarian initiative.

The programme was coordinated by NSS Programme Officers Dr Bhaskar J.C. and Gomar Basar, along with NSS Executive Members and volunteers. The Transfusion Medicine team of Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), led by Dr Tashi Paleng, conducted donor screening, medical assessment and blood collection.

According to camp records, 75 people participated in the programme, including 42 male and 33 female donors. Following medical screening, 53 units of blood were collected, comprising 35 units from male donors and 18 from female donors. Twenty-two prospective donors, including seven males and 15 females, were deferred based on medical eligibility criteria. No adverse donor reactions were reported.

The programme highlighted the spirit of Seva Pakhwada and the RGU community’s commitment to humanitarian service.

The NSS Cell expressed gratitude to Dr Akin Tana Tara, Chief Medical Officer of the university Health Centre, the TRIHMS medical team, NSS Executive Members, volunteers and all donors for their contribution.