Special blood donation camp, awareness events being organised
RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, today finalized the arrangements for the successful conduct of the World Thalassemia Day event and the Red Cross Day in the district.
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects a large number of people in India. World Thalassemia Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the disease, its prevention, and management.
The Red Cross Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Henry Dunant.
As part of the twin commemorations, a series of events and activities will be organized across Rajouri district. The DC directed all concerned officials and departments to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to make the events a success.
The meeting was informed that there are 45 patients of thalassemia in the district.
To provide best health care facilities to the patients suffering from Thalassemia, the DC directed the Project Officer DIC to work out the modalities to constitute thalassemia society in the district. Similarly, he also asked for the constitution of a haemophilia society in the district to provide necessary support to the people suffering from blood disorder.
He emphasized the importance of creating awareness about thalassemia and providing support to those affected by the disease. He also urged the people of Rajouri to participate in large numbers and support the cause.
In the meeting, it was also decided that the Department of Blood Transfusion, in collaboration with the district administration, would organize a mega blood donation camp on World Thalassemia Day. The initiative will provide an opportunity to the people to contribute towards the noble cause of saving lives through blood donation.
Moreover, special awareness programs will also be organized to educate people about hemophilia and drug menace. “It is imperative that people are made aware of the dangers of drug abuse and its consequences. These awareness programs will help in sensitizing people about the issue and promote a drug-free society” the meeting observed.
The DC has urged the people of Rajouri to come forward and actively participate in these events to create a more supportive and compassionate society for thalassemia patients and promote humanitarian values.
The district administration decided to make all necessary arrangements well in advance to ensure the smooth conduct of the events. The DC directed officials to maintain close coordination to make the events a success.
Overall, the district administration is fully committed to make the World Thalassemia Day and Red Cross Day events a success. The events will contribute towards creating a more inclusive and supportive society for thalassemia patients and promoting the humanitarian values of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Officers who attended the meeting were ADC Rajouri, Rajeev Kumar Khajuria; CPO, Mohammad Khurshid; ACR, Imran Rashid Kataria; CMO, Dr Rajinder Sharma; DIO, Narinder Kumar and other concerned officers.