Mysuru, 13th Sept. 2022: In honor of the 107th Jayanthi celebration of Jagadguru Rajagurutilaka Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji, the Department of PG Studies in Roganidana, in collaboration with the NSS Unit, Youth Red Cross Unit, and JSS Hospital, Mysuru, conducted a highly successful Voluntary Blood Donation Camp on 13th September 2022, Tuesday, at JSS Ayurveda Hospital, Mysuru.
The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Pallavi, the esteemed Chief Guest and Blood Bank Officer at JSS Hospital, Mysuru. In her address, she emphasized the significance of voluntary blood donation and commended the institution for organizing such blood donation camps every year. Dr. B. Gurubasavaraj also spoke about the importance of blood donation and its critical need in the current circumstances, motivating the staff and students to actively participate. Dr. Sarbeswar Kar, Principal and Medical Superintendent of JSS Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru, highlighted how blood donation aligns with the concept of Arogya Dasoha (Health Services), one of the Trividha Dasoha, and expressed gratitude to Dr. Pallavi and her team from the Blood Bank Division of JSS Hospital for their support in organizing the camp. Consultants, teaching faculties, and administrative staff of the hospital, along with postgraduate scholars and undergraduate students of the college, were present at the event.
The program commenced with the chanting of Dhanvantari Stavana and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the esteemed guest and dignitaries.
A total of 200 donors, comprising students and faculties, were screened during the camp, resulting in the successful collection of 50 units of blood.
Dr. Subhash Chandra Bose. M, Professor & Head of the Department of PG Studies in Roganidana, played a pivotal role in coordinating the program. The event was supported by Dr. Shashibindu, NSS Officer, and Dr. Santosh. V. R, Youth Red Cross Coordinator, both from JSS Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Mysuru.
The voluntary blood donation camp witnessed an overwhelming response, reflecting the generosity and commitment of the JSS Ayurveda community towards contributing to the noble cause of saving lives through blood donation.