71 Donors Participate in Blood Donation Camp at Nair Dental College
To mark the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, observed every year on June 14, a blood donation camp was organized at the Nair Hospital Dental College, located at Mumbai Central and operated by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. A total of 71 individuals donated blood during the camp.
The event was held on June 13, 2025, with support from B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital and Topiwala National Medical College. The blood donation camp was organized by Nair Hospital Dental College as part of its long-standing commitment to public health.
The camp was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner (Public Health), Mr. Sharad Ughade, who also led by example by donating blood himself, encouraging others to do the same. Present on the occasion were Dr. Meenakshi Balasubramaniam, Head of the Department of Pathology, Dr. Sweety Shinde, Associate Professor, along with a large number of hospital officials and staff.
Nair Hospital Dental College has been organizing such camps every year since 2004. In keeping with this tradition, the camp was held from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Prior to the event, awareness pamphlets were distributed by the college to encourage participation. The initiative received an enthusiastic response from local residents, students, and college staff.
On World Blood Donor Day (June 14, 2025), officers, staff, and students of the college will take a pledge to donate blood and contribute to this vital cause.
Dr. Neelam Andrade, Director (Medical Education and Major Hospitals) and Dean of Nair Hospital Dental College, stated:
“As we enter the monsoon season, the risk of vector-borne and infectious diseases increases, leading to a rise in the number of patients. In such cases, the demand for platelets also rises significantly. To ensure timely availability of blood for patients, it is essential to maintain an adequate blood reserve. This camp was organized not only to contribute to the national blood donation mission but also to ensure blood availability during emergency periods,” she said.