Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 13: SCS Hospital, Bendorewell is organizing blood donation camp at hospital in association with Justice K S Hegde Hospital, Mangaluru on March 15, from 9 am to 1.30 pm.
There is an alarming shortage of blood, worldwide. In India, during 2020-21, around 1.03 crore blood units were collected at 3500 licensed blood centers, meeting 71% of the estimated clinical demand in the country. Due to the Covid-19 impact in the country, the total blood units collected in 2020-21 has decreased as compared to blood units collected in 2019-20 that is 1.25 crore units. With only about 30-35% participation from people aged 18-28 and female donors comprising only less than 10% donors, targeted awareness and donation efforts have become crucial.
It is a unique opportunity for the donors to donate their blood and to save a life. After donating the blood, the donors will be given certificate. The general public is requested to participate in large numbers and help the needy patients.
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