Blood donation camps get nod

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Updated At : 01:27 PM May 19, 2021 IST

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Shimla, May 18

The Heath Department has asked all DCs and chief medical officers to allow organisations to hold blood donation camps following all Covid guidelines.

Given the shortage of blood in many hospitals, the Shimla-based NGO Umang Foundation had asked the government to issue guidelines in this regard. Besides, the Centre has also reduced the duration for blood donation after getting a jab from 28 days to 14 days.

“It will be easier for voluntary organisations to take permission for holding blood donation camps,” said Ajai Srivastava. He said it was becoming difficult to hold a camp under current circumstances and it had created a shortage of blood in hospitals. The foundation will hold blood donation camps in Mashobra and Gumma on May 22 and 23.

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