Porvorim, Goa | 1st October 2025 – Goa joined the nation in celebrating National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, with a meaningful ceremony held at the Secretariat, Porvorim. The event was inaugurated by Secretary (Health), Shri Arun Kumar Mishra, IAS, who lit the ceremonial lamp to mark the occasion.
Organized by the Goa State Blood Transfusion Council in collaboration with the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS), the event embraced this year’s national theme:
“Give Blood, Give Hope, Together We Save Lives.”
The ceremony brought together a host of senior health officials and dignitaries, including:
- Dr. Vandana Dhume, Project Director, GSACS
- Smt. Shweta Dessai, Director, FDA Goa
- Dr. Nelishka Gomes, Senior Pathologist, Asilo Hospital
- Shri Gaurish Dhond, Chairman, Red Cross Society, Goa
Speakers underscored the urgent need for voluntary and regular blood donations, emphasizing that a single donation can save multiple lives. The event highlighted the importance of community participation and celebrated the selfless spirit of blood donors across Goa.
Through such observances, the state aims to foster a stronger culture of voluntary blood donation, ensuring timely access to safe blood for those in need — from accident victims to those battling chronic illness.
The event was not only a call to action but a tribute to every individual who steps up to give the gift of life — one drop at a time.
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