Faculty, Staff participation marks milestone in advancing regional healthcare
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijaypur, Jammu, announced the completion of a trial run of its newly established Blood Centre services.
The internal blood donation drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, medical staff, administrative personnel, and support teams, showcasing the institute’s unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence and community welfare.
The blood donation camp, conducted to assess operational preparedness, received an overwhelming response from the AIIMS community. Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO, lauded the initiative, stating,
“The spirited involvement of our faculty and staff reflects AIIMS Vijaypur’s dedication not only to delivering world-class medical care but also to setting a strong example in public health leadership. This trial run is a significant step toward full-scale operations of our Blood Centre.”
The Blood Centre, headed by Dr. Urvershi Kotwal, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Transfusion Medicine, is equipped with modern collection, processing and storage systems. The successful trial affirmed the institute’s capability to provide safe, quality-assured blood products while adhering to national and international standards.
This Centre will be instrumental in ensuring timely and safe blood availability-not just at AIIMS, but also for other healthcare institutions across the region, especially during emergencies.
The trial run yielded several positive outcomes, demonstrating the initiative’s success and potential for future implementation. Notably, there was high participation, with a large number of faculty and staff members enthusiastically volunteering to donate blood. Operations were conducted efficiently, ensuring smooth execution of the collection, processing, and storage protocols. Safety and quality were upheld through rigorous donor screening and strict adherence to regulatory standards. Additionally, the trial run showcased excellent team coordination, with seamless collaboration between medical and technical personnel contributing significantly to the overall success of the event.
Building on the trial’s success, AIIMS Vijaypur plans to roll out regular blood donation drives and awareness campaigns targeting educational institutions, corporate bodies, NGOs, and social groups.
“Our aim is to foster a culture of voluntary blood donation throughout the region,”shared Dr. Sushant Kumar Meinia, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Voluntary Blood Donation Drive.
The leadership extended sincere appreciation to all participants of AIIMS Jammu who came forward for the noble cause. Among the early donors were Dr. Vijay Kundal, Col. Sanjay Garg, Jitendra Goswami, Dr. Sartaj, Dr. Amit Chaudhary, Monika Rohilla, Anil Bhat, Vikas Yadav, Prashant Kumar, Ritika Garg, Pushpinder, and many others.
