Prayagraj,

14 Jan (HS): Taking a significant step in the field of healthcare, a

state-of-the-art Blood Bank was inaugurated at the Cantonment Board Hospital,

Prayagraj. The objective of this initiative is to provide round-the-clock

(24×7) blood services to residents of the region and to strengthen emergency

medical care facilities. The programme was graced by the Chief Guest, Cabinet

Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Nand Gopal Gupta (Nandi Ji). The event

was held in the august presence of Brigadier Navneet Dagar (Sena Medal),

President, Cantonment Board and Station Commander, Sub Area Prayagraj (Uttar

Pradesh), covering East Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

The

distinguished guests included Mohammad Sameer Islam, Chief Executive Officer,

Cantonment Board Prayagraj, and Vinod Kumar Valmiki, Nominated Member,

Prayagraj. aThe

programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief

Guest. In his address, Nand Gopal Gupta appreciated the efforts of the

Cantonment Board and stated that this Blood Bank would prove to be a boon for

the people of the region, ensuring timely and safe availability of blood.

On

this occasion, Brigadier Navneet Dagar, President, Cantonment Board; Mohammad

Sameer Islam, Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board; Vinod Valmiki,

Nominated Member, Cantonment Board Prayagraj; Pal Shukla, Director, Blood Bank;

Dr. Siddharth Pandey, Director, Cantonment Board Hospital; Dr. Piyush Pani

Shukla, Medical Officer In-Charge, along with the entire Blood Bank team and

several other dignitaries, were present. The

programme was conducted by Rekha Mishra, Assistant Teacher, Cantonment High

School.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi