WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY celebrated at Father Muller Medical College Hospital
In commemoration of the “World Blood Donor
day†celebrated world over on the 14th of June, the Father
Muller Medical College Blood Bank in association with the Youth Red Cross Unit,
Father Muller Medical College and Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK)
celebrated “World Blood Donors’ Day†on 20th June 2019 at the
Hospital Conference Hall.
The theme of this year’s World Blood Donor day
is ‘Safe Blood for All’ and the main mission behind this year’s theme is to
raise awareness of the universal need for safe blood in the delivery of
healthcare. It also focuses on the crucial role that voluntary donations play
in achieving the goal of universal health coverage.
Dr Kirana Pailoor, Blood Bank Officer and
Associate Professor of Pathology delivered the welcome address and
enlightened the gathering on the significance of the day. 14th of
June was chosen by the World Health Organization as World Blood Donor day
for it being the birthday of Dr Karl Landsteiner, the discoverer of blood groups which enabled
physicians to transfuse blood without endangering the patient's life.
Dr. Charu Khosla, Assistant Professor of
Pathology introduced the chief guest, Rev Fr Alwin Serrao, Principal, Padua
College of Commerce & Management and Dr Christol Moras, Assistant Professor
of Pathology introduced the Guest of Honour, Rtn PHF C.A. Shantharam
Shetty, Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada.
Fr Alwin Serrao, Chief Guest mentioned that
nothing gives more happiness to him than donating blood and it is a spiritual
experience. He said he encourages his students and youngsters to come
forward to donate blood. He, as a guide and principal inculcates the
saving of life by donating blood in young minds and also through his blood
donation camps.
Guest of Honour, Rtn PHF C.A Shantharam Shetty
stated that Blood donation is a very important humanitarian act and it
saves lives. He requested medical fraternity to donate blood and set an
example to encourage the public in this cause. He also laid out the future
activities of the Red Cross and was appreciative of the FMMCH Blood Bank unit.
The Catholic Association of South Kanara
President, Mrs Nayana Fernandes and the past president Dr Derick Lobo
elaborated on the organisations’ association with the Father Muller Institution
and the importance of Organ and Blood Donation in our country.
Mementoes and prizes for the judges and the
winners of the poster competition held on the 19th June,
on the theme, “Safe blood for all†was distributed.
The judges were:
1 Dr Meena
Dias, Associate Professor, Dept of Microbiology
2 Dr
Harish Gowda, Associate Professor, Dept of Forensic Medicine.
3 Dr
Avinash, Associate Professor, Dept of Biochemistry
The winners were:
1. 1st place
- Jenny A and Amrutha P.N
2. 2nd place
- Shruthi V.T and Pallavi U.M
3. 3rd place
- Sharon M.C and Reema H.N
Rev. Fr Richard Coelho, Director, Father Muller
Charitable Institutions mentioned that “Life is a precious gift of God and it
is our duty to save our life and that of others. He congratulated all the
Voluntary blood donors and expressed his gratitude towards them. He said that
the Father Muller Charitable Institutions is committed to bringing solace to
the suffering humanity and they will continue working towards it. He also, congratulated
Blood Bank for their 24X7 hours services. The director placed on record the
services of the CASK members and their efforts in promoting organ donation and
body donation. He said, that the members themselves have pledged their organs
and bodies for saving lives and the continuing of medical education. He
specially praised Mr Mario Saldanha who donated blood 100 times and Mrs. Ratna
for donating blood 38 times.
Dr Maithreyee, Assistant Professor, Dept of
Biochemistry and Faculty member of Youth Red Cross Unit, proposed
the Vote of thanks.
Fr Rudolph Ravi D’Sa, Administrator, Father
Muller Medical College Hospital, Fr Nelson Pais, Assistant Administrator
FMMCH, Dr Jayaprakash Alva Dean, Father Muller Medical College,
Dr Jayaprakash C S, HOD Pathology were present for the programme. Around
12 Regular Voluntary Blood Donors were felicitated during the programme.
