The Department of Immuno-Hematology and Blood Transfusion (IHBT) in association with the Red Cross FMMC unit, organized a successful blood donation camp at the Muller Mini Hall, Convention Centre. The event, inaugurated at 10 am, witnessed a heartwarming response from students and faculty alike.

The event was compered by Ms. Joanna John and Mr. Blessin Baiju II MBBS students. Dr Kirana Pailoor Prof. and Head IHBT, delivered the welcome speech, expressing gratitude for the enthusiastic participation of the students.

Dr. Nishanth Krishna K. Assoc. Prof. Community Medicine and Head of the Youth Red Cross unit at FMMC, delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the efforts of everyone involved in organizing the camp.

The event was presided over by Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho Director FMCI, along with Rev. Fr Jeevan George Sequeira, Administrator, FMMCH, Rev. Fr Nelson Dheeraj Pais, Assistant Administrator, FMMCH, Dr. Antony Sylvan DSouza, Dean, FMMC, and Dr. Hilda Fernandes, Principal, FMCOAHS.

Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director FMCI, in his address, highlighted the community's response to the blood shortage. He commended the students for their selfless act of donating blood, especially during Lent and Ramadan, when the blood bank often faces shortages. Director, FMCI emphasized that donating blood is not just a donation but a lifeline for those in need. He also highlighted the Thalassemia Centre at FMCI, which requires approximately 200 units of blood each month to treat over 150 families free of cost. He stressed that donating blood is an act of kindness and concern towards our neighbors, likening it to the selfless act of Jesus Christ shedding his blood for humanity.

The event not only contributed to replenishing the blood bank but also served as a platform to instill a sense of social responsibility and altruism among the students. The overwhelming response to the blood donation camp reflects the spirit of compassion and unity at Muller Dine.

Be a regular blood donor and be someone’s lifeline. To commemorate the same “World Blood Donor Day” is celebrated on 14th June. “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often” is the theme for the year 2023. On this occasion, the Blood Center, FMMCH and Youth Red Cross Unit, FMMC organized a program in order to honor and felicitate the blood donors and the organizers on 16th June 2023 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the Audio Visual Hall where blood donors ,camp organizers and all the management committee members from the medical college and hospital , HODs and chief of units of various departments were present testifying this memorable event.

The welcome speech was delivered by Dr Kirana Pailoor, Professor and Head, Department of IHBT and Convener, YRCU. The program was duly continued by lighting up the lamp to ensure a warm beginning to the program. Dr Pallavi, faculty member of YRCU, introduced the Chief Guest for the day. Rev Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, the Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, felicitated the Chief Guest and honored him. Dr Nishanth Krishna, faculty member of YRCU introduced the Guest of Honor for the day to the gathering. Rev Fr Ajith B Menezes, Administrator, Father Muller Medical College felicitated him.

Rev Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, the Director, Father Muller Charitable Institution felicitated the organizers who stood as a backbone to all the programs which were organized. Dr Kishore Kumar M, the District Health and Family Welfare Officer, Dakshina Kannada who was the Chief Guest for the day felicitated the Bombay Blood Group blood donors. Rev Fr George Jeevan Sequeira, Administrator, Father Muller Medical College Hospital who was the Guest of honor for the day felicitated the volunteers from the general public who volunteered to donate blood.Rev. Fr Ajith B Menezes, Administrator, Father Muller Medical College felicitated the students of FMCI. Rev Fr Nelson Dheeraj Pais, Assistant Administrator, Father Muller Medical College Hospital and Dr Antony Sylvan D’Souza, Dean , Father Muller Medical College, felicitated the staff of FMCI who were voluntary blood donors. After the felicitation ,the Chief Guest for the day, Dr Kishore Kumar M, the District Health and Family Welfare Officer addressed the gathering and mentioned the importance of donating blood and educated the gathering regarding the same. Rev Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, the Director , FMCI delivered the Presidential address.

Dr Charu Khosla, Assistant professor, Department of IHBT delivered the vote of thanks. The event was concluded by Institutional Anthem. Post the event, refreshments were arranged to all the invitees.

To commemorate “World Red Cross Day” on 8th May 2023, the Youth Red Cross Unit, FMMC organized a talk by Dr. Supriya Hegde Aroor , Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry on the topic “ Positive Mental Health ” on 16th May 2023 from 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm in the Decennial Memorial Hall for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year MBBS students & 3rd and 4th year BPT students.

The welcome speech was given by Dr Kirana Pailoor, Professor and Head, Department of IHBT, Convener, YRCU. The badges were handed over to the Convener, YRCU, Dr.Kirana Pailoor and to the Faculty Members, YRCU, Dr. Maitreyee D S, Dr Pallavi and Dr Nishanth Krishna K by Rev. Fr. Ajith Menezes , Administrator, FMMC. The student committee members- Mr H N Nirmanyu, President, YRCU, Mr Surya S, Secretary, YRCU, Mr Tejas S, Joint secretary, YRCU, Ms Neaha , Treasurer ,YRCU and Ms Delicia, Joint treasurer, YRCU were handed over the badges by Dr. Antony Sylvan D’Souza, Dean, FMMC. This was followed by the oath taking ceremony.

The presidential address was delivered by Rev.Fr. Ajith Menezes, following which the resource person Dr. Supriya Hegde Aroor was introduced by Dr. Pallavi, Faculty member, YRCU. An engaging session ensued with the talk by the resource person, who was felicitated by Dr Kirana Pailoor. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Nishanth Krishna K, faculty member, YRCU.The program was compèred by Mr H N Nirmanyu, President, YRCU and Mr Tejas S, Joint Secretary, YRCU.

On the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day ,Youth Red Cross Unit ,FMMC in association with Blood Centre, FMMCH organised an Essay Competition on 1st October 2022.The topic for the competition was
“ Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives.”

The other dignitaries present for the occasion were Rev. Fr. Nelson Dheeraj Pais, Assistant Administrator, FMMCH , Rev. Fr. George Jeevan Sequeria , Assistant Administrator, FMMCH, Rev. Fr. Rohan Michael Dias, Assistant Administrator, FMMCH, Dr. Antony Sylvan D’Souza, Dean, FMMC, Dr. Uday Kumar K.,Medical Superintendent, FMMCH, Dr. Kishan B. Shetty, Deputy Medical Superintendent, FMMCH.

Dr. Nicole Rosita Pereira ,the essay competition event judge was felicitated by the Director of FMCI.The first prize was awarded to Chaithanya .K.S. from 4th MBBS, Batch 2018. The second prize was awarded to Maria Rebello from 2nd MBBS, Batch 2020 and the third prize was handed over to Maryam Azra Misbah from 3rd MBBS, Batch 2019.

The Dignitaries were welcomed and thanked by Dr. Kirana Pailoor, Professor and Head - Blood Centre and Convener, YRCU. Dr. Maithreyee (Organising Secretary), Faculty member, YRCU, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Dr. Charu Khosla , Blood Centre Officer were also present. The program was compèred by Mr H N Nirmanyu, Student President, YRCU, 3rd MBBS Student, FMMC.

On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, the Blood Bank staff (Dept of IHBT) in association with Youth Red Cross Unit,FMMC organised a Voluntary Blood donation camp on 14th June 2022 at Silver Jubilee Hall,with the theme "Donating blood is an act of solidarity.Join the effort and save lives." The Asst.Administrators of FMMCH,a few of the students and staff of FMCI,had come to donate blood voluntarily. Around 66 of them were eligible to donate the blood, among which 33 of them donated in the camp and the rest 33 donated in the Blood Bank,FMMCH. Certificates were given to all the donors.

The Orientation Programme for I MBBS students was held on 24.02.2022 in the Lecture Hall 1 of Father Muller Medical College. Dr Kirana Pailoor, Convener, YRCU gave a talk on the topic "Orientation to Blood bank and Youth Red Cross Unit".