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High demand for platelets: KGMU organises blood donation camp
King George’s Medical University in India organized a blood donation camp to address the growing demand for platelets, which are needed due to viral fever and dengue. The camp registered 6,000 people for platelet donations.
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Chandigarh: From club owner to certified pitch curator, Deepinder dons another hat
Deepinder was known in the 90s and the 2000s as a huge cricket promoter who would provide platform to young talented cricketers by signing them up for his team Leaders in Cricket (LIC) Club
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 08:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
TRANSCON-2023: Blood donation, awareness needed to mitigate blood shortage: CM Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said India faces a 15-20% blood supply shortfall due to poor awareness about donation. The nation requires 1.5 crore units of blood daily, but there is currently a shortage of 20 to 25 lakh units. Adityanath emphasized the need for awareness campaigns to mitigate the shortage. During the 'Seva Pakhwada' programme, blood donation drives were conducted in every district, resulting in the collection of 25,000 units of blood statewide. Adityanath also highlighted the role of technology in India's effective handling of the pandemic and urged experts to visit Ayodhya and Naimisharanya.
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 05:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
People in India not donating enough blood: Doctors
Experts at a conference in India have warned that the country is not donating enough blood to meet demand, with donations falling short of the 11 million units needed annually. Sri Lanka has achieved 100% voluntary blood donation, but India is lagging behind.
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 08:02 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Rare Bombay blood group diagnosed at Noida PGI
The Bombay blood group presents a unique challenge for transfusion services as only blood from the same group can be given to patients with this blood type
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 06:30 AM IST
