Ranchi, Nov. 3 -- A voluntary blood donation campaign will be organised across the state from November 12 to 28 in celebration of Jharkhand Foundation Day, officials said on Monday.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC) chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare) Ajay Kumar Singh.
During the meeting, Singh directed officials to conduct extensive awareness campaigns in both urban and rural areas to encourage public participation, stressing that "blood donation must become a people's movement." He also emphasised strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), warning that blood banks failing to meet standards would be shut down.
Dr. Neha Arora...