Dr. Karumbaiah calls for 600 units of blood

Madikeri, Feb. 24: In view of the increasing demand for life-saving blood in Kodagu, there is a need for people to voluntarily donate blood, said Dr. Ravi Karumbaiah, head of the District Blood Bank.

At a blood donation camp organized by Rotary Misty Hills for women at the city's Rotary Hall, he gave information about the misconceptions and realities of blood donation.

There is a monthly requirement of 600 units of blood, but due to the lack of such blood, there is a severe shortage of blood in hospitals. Until a few years ago, the District Blood Bank required 100 units of blood. Now, with a large number of patients being admitted not only from Kodagu but also from outside districts, the demand for blood is increasing. Hence, there is a need for 600 units of blood every month. He said that it is imperative for the Blood Donation Center to organize a camp every three days of the week, and last year 100 blood donation camps were organized in the district.

Women should also come forward to donate blood voluntarily. Currently, only 5-6 women out of 100 blood donors donate blood. Requesting that this number should increase, he said that it is necessary to put aside superstitions and misconceptions and donate blood. Donating blood produces new blood cells and improves health.

Speaking at the launch of the camp, Municipal Council President Kalavati said that organizing a blood donation camp for women is commendable.

Rotary District Projects Committee Director Ratan Thammaiah said that such camps not only motivate women to donate blood, but women should also donate blood in the future in the same number as men. He hoped that this camp would create awareness among women about blood donation.

Rotary Zone 6 Assistant Governor Dhilan Changappa said that blood donation camps are also important and Rotary has organized various projects to protect women's health.

Camp coordinator Rashmideepa said that there is a misconception that women cannot donate blood. This camp has been organized to dispel this and make people aware of the reality. She said that it is commendable that 22 women came forward to donate blood. She called on others to donate blood to save lives of those in need since it is impossible to produce blood artificially.

Rotary Zone Senani Cariappa spoke about the need for the camp. Madikeri Inner Wheel Secretary Namita Rai, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement Kodagu Coordinator Ankachari were on the stage

Rotary Misty Hills President Ratnakar Rai welcomed the gathering and Secretary B.K. Cariappa proposed vote of thanks. Misty Hills Director Anil H.T. narrated.

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