Secretary (Health), Shri. Arun Kumar Mishra, IAS, inaugurated the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day celebrations at the Secretariat, Porvorim. Organized by the Goa State Blood Transfusion Council and Goa State AIDS Control Society, the event promoted the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope, Together We Save Lives” and brought together key health officials and stakeholders in support of voluntary blood donation.
On September 26, 2025, the Rotary Club of Miramar, Goa, hosted an insightful organ donation awareness session with MOHAN Foundation ambassador Gabriel Pereira and transplant recipients, underscoring the urgent need for greater awareness and participation in organ donation in the state.
In alignment with the “TB Mukt Bharat” vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Goa takes a major leap forward in early TB diagnosis with the launch of AI-powered ultraportable digital X-ray systems donated under a global Rotary initiative. Four PHCs across the state will now benefit from cutting-edge diagnostic support.
On World Organ Donation Day 2025, Dr. Preeti Varghese, Joint Director of SOTTO Goa, speaks to AllyCaral.com about the importance of pledging organs, busting myths, and the vital role SOTTO plays in Goa. With this year’s theme, “Answering the Call”, she encourages healthcare professionals and citizens alike to support this life-saving cause.
