| NSS and NCC Unit of Maulana Azad Memorial College, Jammu in collaboration with the J&K Thalassaemia Welfare Society, Jammu successfully organized a ‘Blood Donation Camp’ on 8th May 2024 at College campus under the patronage of Dr. B.B Anand, Principal of the college on the occasion of “World Thalassaemia Day” The Principal urged the community to actively participate in mitigating the sufferings of Thalassaemia children and preventing the birth of such children through genetic counselling and proper antenatal advice.The camp was organized by the collective efforts of Dr. Neeraj Sharma (Convenor IQAC), Prof. Amitpal Kour (Convenor Academic Club) Prof. Lukesha Dubgotra (NSS PO), Prof. Dr. Kailash Sharma (NSS PO) and Prof. Shiv Kumar (NCC Officer) and the initiative witnessed an impressive turnout. The event united the community members in support of a life saving cause.Er. Sudhir Sethi, President of J&K Thalassaemia Welfare Society, Jammu, emphasized the vital role of regular blood donation camps for Thalassaemia patients, highlighting the growing need of blood for frequent transfusions required by many patients.Additionally, Dr. Meena Sidhu, HOD of Transfusion Medicine Department, GMC Jammu graced the blood camp with his presence. Dr.Rubina Kausar from GMC Jammu oversaw and provided essential support at the blood donation camp.More than 60 students and staff members from the college generously donated blood during the camp, showcasing acts of kindness and solidarity. Dr. Rajinder Kumar, Dr. Shiv Mangal Singh, Dr. Parshotam Dass , Dr. Shahnawaz Mushtaq were among the faculty members who donated the blood. This altruistic gesture holds the potential to significantly impact the lives of numerous lives combating Thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder. |
