Inaugural of Jammu Blood Centre, on August 12, 2023, is a testament to the spirit of philanthropy and a State of Art facility in Jammu. The first Blood Donation was done and organised by Dr Navneet Kour Founder Chairperson NGO SUPPORT , President Young Blood Association & Secty General of Indian Society for Blood Transfusion and Immunohemathology J&K Chapter with her Volunteer team which aims for Positive volunteerism in
donating blood and saving precious lives in collaboration with
the organising team of Doctors of Jammu Blood Centre comprising of Dr. Paras Khanna, Dr. Samir Parate, Dr. Gurpreet, Dr. Atul.
The Jammu Blood Centre was inaugurated by Mr. Anil Padha founder of YBA Established since 1981 and Chief Advisor NGO SUPPORT . Dr. Navneet Kour Founder Chairperson NGO SUPPORT, President YBA who was the Camp Organiser , Kuwrani Ritu Singh Philanthropist & Social leader from the Royal family founder Amanat Organisation , Dr. (Prof) Kasturi Lal, Dr. Chrungoo, Mrs. Shalini Khanna (Social Activist and phailanthropist), Mr. Adeep Singh Mehta (Rotarian), Dr Mustaq Spl Secty Information Dept , Dr. Dushyant , Dr Sunil Kumar , Dr Sonia Nagyal , and other senior practitioners in the city of temples .
It was a great initiative of the organising team which comprised of Dr. Paras Khanna, Dr. Samir Parate, Dr. Gurpreet, Dr. Atul. The blood bank technical team led by Dr. Monica successfully conducted donation camp where 30 volunteers from SUPPORT NGO & YBA ,NSS Volunteers from B Ed degree College, NGO Service to Humanity donated blood.
Our aim is to continue achieving the remarkable feat of 100% voluntary blood donations, which not only saves lives but also fosters a sense of community and empathy among the residents states the team of Jammu Blood Center . The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for blood grouping, Rh phenotyping, and antibodies screening, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compatibility for blood transfusions.
Additionally, the Centre is committed to 100% Blood Components Therapy, providing personalized and effective treatment to patients by giving them the specific blood components they require.
Looking ahead, the Jammu Blood Centre aims to establish a full-fledged Institute of Transfusion Medicine. This institute will provide advanced facilities such as HLA typing, platelet serology, stem cells, and a day care center for blood transfusion. These endeavors will enhance the Centre’s ability to serve the poor, needy, Thalassaemic, and Haemophiliacs with greater efficiency and precision.
Residents of Jammu are appealed to contribute to this noble cause and actively participate in the Mahayagna of Human Services. By doing so, they can collectively make a difference in the lives of those in need and create a society founded on compassion, care, and support stated Dr Paras & Dr Sameer .
An on the Spot Painting Competition was organised by NGO SUPPORT & YBA in collaboration with Jammu Blood Center where the Children from the Cooperative School Marble Market participated on the topic of Blood Donation and Saving Life . The participants were honoured & facilitated by the Teams of Jammu Blood Center and the teams of YBA & SUPPORT NGO .
All blood donors were honoured with certificates and gifts .
The Camp Team Leads Sanjay , Chandel , Dr Shubra , Ramneet Kour and Gurneet Singh showed their strength in motivating the blood Donors for Voluntary Blood Donations .
Dr Navneet Kour added that becoming a volunteer blood donor is not only a safe, ethical and responsible way of giving back to the broader community but is a positive alternative to saving lives .
