On International Blood Donor Day, many hospitals, governments and NGOs organized special events Blood donation Camps, regular blood donor facilities, quizzes and pamphlets were issued to raise awareness about blood donation. However, relatives and friends of patients were forced to call for blood transfusions at several hospitals, including those hosting blood camps. “My 70-year-old is undergoing heart surgery and the doctors needed at least five units of fresh blood because the doctors felt the ingredients were not so good. We lived alone and it was difficult to call people on a working day,” the 76-year-old said. Retired banker of the year (name is engaged).
The state collected 3.4 lakh units of blood in 2021 and donated it to various hospitals free of cost, saving the lives of many poor and needy people, said Subramaniam. “But this may not be enough. There are some people who donate blood regularly. Each unit of blood they donate helps at least four people. But that may not be enough. We need more people to volunteer. , ”He said. Earlier, Subramaniam, who is one of the regular blood donors, donated blood at a camp organized by the government. The state has 97 government blood banks, 220 private blood banks, 320 government and 139 private blood collection centers. “As promised in the state legislature, we will soon build more blood banks and collection centers,” he said.
Medicines for HIV / AIDS in private hospitals
The antiretroviral drug of choice for people living with HIV / AIDS will be available in private medical colleges, said Health Minister Maa Subramaniam.
