Mr Kwaku Agyeman Manu, the Minister of Health, has urged healthcare providers to guard against unnecessary and unsafe transfusions to avoid wastage and perennial blood shortage in the country. He said studies had shown that such unnecessary transfusion practices exposed patients to risk of serious adverse transfusion reactions and transfusion-transmissible…
Our Correspondent/ ReporterDimapur, June 14 (EMN): Nagaland observed World Blood Donor Day on June 14 by organising blood donation camps and other activities on the theme ‘Donating blood is an act of solidarity, join the effort and save lives.’ ‘World Blood Donor Day’ is observed every year on June 14 to promote awareness about the need for blood donation and thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. The day aims to promote regular blood donations to ensure that all individuals have access to affordable and timely supplies of safe blood in times of emergency needs. Kohima: Voluntary Blood Donors’ Association Kohima (VBDAK) observed the ‘World Blood Donor’s Day’ and launched its website by the joint CEO of Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Johnny Ruangmei, during a programme held at the conference hall of Red Cross Society Building in Kohima. The website, developed by NK Square, could be accessed at https://nagal