Voluntary Blood Donors Association Nagaland in collaboration with Nagaland Institute of Medical Science & Research celebrated World Blood Donors day at NIMSR Kohima on 18th June 2025.

Speaking at the function as a special guest Director Tourism, Veyielo Doulo said Blood donation is crucial for saving lives and supporting various medical treatments as blood cannot be artificially manufactured and is essential for patients undergoing surgery, battling illnesses, or recovering from injuries. Regular blood donations help maintain a stable blood supply, ensuring that hospitals and medical centers can meet the constant demand for blood transfusions.

He thanked all the Voluntary Blood Donors for saving human lives and added that Voluntary Blood Donation is an act of charity. Doulo said to encourage Blood Donation more awareness need to be highlighted and mentioned that the demand for blood is constant, and every donation helps to meet the needs of patients who rely on transfusions to survive and recover.

 Compere of the program was Imtisenla Longkumer, Welcome address was delivered by Director cum Dean NIMSR, Prof. Dr. Soumya Chakraborty, Director NSBTC Dr. Avile Zao shared a brief note on the significance of the day while Medical Officer Blood center NHAK Dr, Avila Sangtam highlighted on the importance of Voluntary Blood donation. Vote of thanks was delivered by Secretary VBDAN Ketichu Kent followed by Blood donation camp. Altogether 51 person donated Blood on the occasion.

(Temjenkaba, APRO)