World Blood Donors Day: Safe and voluntary blood donation boosts confidence of patients, says AIIMS Director
He said that on this occasion, everyone should take a pledge of contribute to the society by donating blood whenever it is needed by someone.;
New Delhi: Safe and voluntary blood donation boosts the confidence level of patients, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria said.
He was speaking at an event held here to mark the World Blood Donors Day.
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Guleria shared an anecdote about an old patient, who had contracted HIV after blood transfusion.
Safe and voluntary blood donation boosts the confidence level of patients, he said.
Guleria also lauded the Delhi Police for launching the 'Jeevan Dayini' initiative that seeks to help people in need. This group, which emerged as a mini blood bank in its own way for various patients, including of cancer, dengue, and pregnant women and accident victims, has been officially adopted by the Delhi Police as part of its welfare measure for public as well as for its own personnel and their families on the occasion of World Blood Donors Day.
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