PASIGHAT : A Pan Arunachal Voluntary Blood Donation Programme was organised at Bakin Pertin General Hospital (BPGH), Pasighat, on Saturday, with 25 units of blood collected to strengthen the hospital’s blood bank.

The programme was held in memory of late Dr Minge Loyi, former president of Galo Welfare Society (GWS), on his seventh death anniversary, commemorating his lifelong commitment to public service.

The blood donation drive was inaugurated by BPGH Medical Superintendent Dr B Apum, who lauded the initiative and encouraged more people to participate in voluntary blood donation campaigns.

The donation process was conducted under the supervision of Blood Bank Officer Dr D Modi and his medical team.

Organised by the Galo Ao Blood Donation Group, the programme was led by chairman Kengo Zirdo and vice-chairman Gebi Kambu, under the guidance of GWS East Siang District Unit president Er Minkar Doji, general secretary Jompa Kakki and women wing president Gumpi Angu Riba.

The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the community, with 20 men and five women voluntarily donating blood. Organisers said the collected units would help meet emergency requirements and support patients in need of transfusions.

The organisers expressed gratitude to all donors, medical personnel, volunteers and Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) personnel for their support in making the programme a success. They also appealed to the public to embrace voluntary blood donation, stating that a single donation can help save lives.