Harshini Brahmavar

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Jan 22: “There is a huge gap between demand and supply of blood. The gap can be set right only by voluntary blood donations,” said KMC blood bank associate professor Dr Shami Shastri.

She spoke on the importance of blood donation at the mass blood donation camp held by Muslim Welfare Association along with Manipal KMC blood bank at Udupi Jamia Masjid premises on Tuesday, January 22.

“20% of people in India are suitable for blood donation. But only 5% people donate blood. The demand for blood increases day by day. But collection of blood is decreasing due to lack of donors,” she said.

“The satisfaction obtained by donating blood cannot be obtained in any other work. This is the biggest benefit of blood donation. Wrong notion with regard to blood donation is the biggest factor responsible for a large number of people refraining from donating blood. It is necessary to get rid of these notions. Blood donation benefits a person. There is no loss from it,” she said.

KMC Cardiology department associate professor Dr Abdul Razak said that Islam asks to save a life whenever possible. “Though we are ahead in science, we were not able to produce artificial blood. Human beings need blood from another person and there is no other way. Therefore, donation of blood is important. More and more people should come forward to donate blood,” he said.

Manipal Masjid president Haji K Abudlla Parkala, Udupi Jamia Masjid president Sayyed Yasin, SIO Udupi district secretary Mohammed Sharuk, PFI Udupi division president Basheer A Rehman, Muslim welfare president Kalyanpur Abdul Gafoor were present.

Masjid’s Hafiz Younus recited Quran. Muslim welfare secretary Riaz Ahmed K welcomed the gathering. Association member V S Umar proposed vote of thanks. Mohammed Maula compered the programme.