Ponnapete, Dec. 10: A blood donation camp and World AIDS Day program was organized at Gonikoppal Cauvery College under the joint auspices of Gonikoppal Cauvery College, N. S. S, Youth Red Cross, NCC, Rovers Rangers, Gonikoppa Senior Chamber International and Ponnampet Wing Red Cross Society.
The program, which was held under the chairmanship of Gonikoppal Senior Chamber International President and Ponnampet Wing Red Cross Society President B.N. Prakash, was inaugurated by Senior Chamber International National President M. R. Jayesh by watering a flower.
Speaking on the occasion, Madikeri Blood Bank Center Medical Officer K.P. Karumbaiah said that there is 5 to 6 liters of blood in the human body. Some people are hesitant to donate blood due to fear because the public does not have proper information about blood donation. If 350 ml of blood is donated, that blood will be returned to the body in just 24 hours. If men donate blood once every 3 months and women once every 4 months, it will be very beneficial for the body and will help in getting rid of heart-related diseases, he said.
Our district needs 500 to 600 units of blood per month, and he appealed to those in the age group of 18 to 65 to come forward to donate blood.
A bottle of blood is divided into four parts, namely red blood, white blood, plasma and platelets, and it is given according to the patient's need. The donated blood is tested and then given to the patient, he said, emphasizing the importance of blood donation. In Kodagu, there is a blood bank center in Madikeri, and there is a need to establish a blood bank center in Gonikoppa.
Awareness about AIDS is necessary
Taluk Medical Officer Dr. Yathiraj said that World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 to create awareness about AIDS. Around 25 million people are receiving treatment for AIDS worldwide. There are a large number of AIDS patients in India too, with 6 to 7 cases being detected every month in Virajpet taluk.
HIV is mostly spread through unprotected sexual intercourse and used syringes and needles. People infected with HIV may not show any symptoms for ten years. This disease can be detected only through blood tests, he said. If there is a persistent fever for more than a month, weight loss without any other symptoms, appropriate treatment should be taken immediately. Even though there is no specific medicine for HIV, primary treatment, exercise and a good quality diet can increase the life span of the patient, he said.
Kaveri College Principal Dr. M. B. Kaveriappa, Ponnampet Wing Red Cross Vice President P. M Dilan Changappa, Senior Chamber International Secretary Nagesh Mohan, Treasurer Mohan Makerira, Ponnampet Wing Red Cross Secretary Chandan Kamath, Treasurer P. G. Rajashekar, Project Directors Dr. Sharath, Antony C.J, N. C. C officers Dr. Lieutenant M. R. Akram, Lieutenant I. D. Lepakshi, N. S. S officers M. A. Kushalappa, K. S. Pooja, Rovers Rangers officer Dr. Seema, U. T. Pemmaiah were present. Shilpa and Navya prayed, K. R. Mana welcomed, Lakshmi vandisi, Kaveramma and Vinya narrated.
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