In the year 2025-26, 92.67 percent of total blood collection

came from voluntary blood donation

Prayagraj, 3 Oct (HS): The blood center at Swarup Rani Nehru

Hospital, Prayagraj, has been ranked second in the state for its outstanding

work in voluntary blood donation. The honor was presented by the State Blood

Transfusion Council at a state-level awards ceremony held on National Voluntary

Blood Donation Day. The ceremony was organized under the auspices of the

Department of Transfusion Medicine, SGPGI, Lucknow.

In 2025-26, 92.67 percent of the center's total blood

collection came from voluntary blood donations. During the same period, 1,325

units of blood were provided to thalassemia patients and 1,249 units to other

critically ill patients without a replacement donor. The blood is used to treat

patients with thalassemia, cancer, pregnant women, and those injured in serious

accidents.

Professor Vatsala Mishra, Head of the Department of

Transfusion Medicine and Head of the Blood Center, said, This achievement

is the result of a collective effort by blood donors, partner organizations,

and the Blood Center staff. Regular voluntary blood donations ensure timely

availability of blood to patients in need. I express my heartfelt gratitude to

all the blood donors and partners.

Motilal Nehru Medical College Principal Prof. A.K. Verma

said, The SRN Hospital Blood Center's second-place finish in the state is

a matter of pride for the entire medical college and Prayagraj. This

recognition reflects the commitment of the Blood Center team and voluntary

blood donors. We appeal to all healthy citizens to come forward for regular

voluntary blood donation. This achievement underscores the continued efforts

of the blood center, blood donors, and partner organizations to ensure safe and

timely access to blood for patients.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi