Mohali, January 25
Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Phase 6, organised a poetry competition for MBBS students, which centered around voluntary blood donation. The event was part of the National Youth Day celebrations.
Organised by the Department of Pathology, the competition aimed at raising awareness about the need for regular non-remunerated blood donation and to underscore the importance of ensuring the availability, affordability and accessibility of blood and its components for all.
Dr Bhavneet Bharti, Director Principal of the institute who is a regular blood donor herself, spoke about the pivotal role played by voluntary blood donors.
Dr Tanupriya Bindal, an assistant professor, highlighted the importance of an efficient and effective national blood system. She underlined the necessity for active public participation, citing blood donation was a shining example of altruism.
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