Srinagar, April 29: A blood donation camp was organised Tuesday at Islamia College of Science and Commerce Srinagar in collaboration with the Directorate of Health Services. The event was inaugurated by Professor (Dr.) Tehmina Yousuf in the College Dispensary Section.
Professor (Dr.) Tehmina Yousuf in her inaugural address briefed the audience about the blood donation camp which she stated that the camp is a part of the College’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community service. She added that the primary aim of the camp was to promote the spirit of voluntary blood donation among students and faculty to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood and contributing to the healthcare needs of patients in hospitals across the Valley. Professor (Dr.) Tehmina said that this noble initiative was part of the college’s broader social outreach programmes aiming to foster a spirit of community service and health awareness among students. NSS officer Unit-3 Professor Nusrat Parveen addressed to the NSS volunteers emphasising the importance of NSS participation in humanitarian efforts. Staff Secretary of the College Dr. Taulat Qayoom lauded the volunteers for donating blood for the needy, he was the first to donate the blood. Team of dedicated medical support was provided by the Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir comprising doctors, nurses and technicians from Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital (JLNM) Srinagar. Dr. Aruj bin Rashid and his team comprising of senior technicians Sister Shahnaaz, Sister Asma, Mohd Shafi and Parvaiz Ahmad conducted health awareness session before donation of blood by the volunteers, explaining eligibility, safety measures and the benefits of blood donation. More than 100 students and faculty members enthusiastically registered for blood donation. A total of 40 units of blood were collected. Donors were provided with refreshments besides medical consultation post-donation. During the blood donation camp, strict protocols and general medical safety measures were followed. College Media and Publicity Secretary, Dr. Syed A Untoo, said that the camp witnessed overwhelming participation and received positive feedback from both donors and the health department officials. Dr. Untoo added that it not only helped meet emergency blood requirements but also instilled a sense of civic duty among students. It served as a reminder of the vital role young individuals can play in saving lives through simple yet impactful acts of kindness. Further, it is pertinent to mention that the college administration plans to make blood
donation camps a regular feature of the college calendar and expand the scope of future camps to include free health check- ups and awareness seminars.
