Philanthropist Sushma Khandeparkar donated a specialised blood bank vehicle to the Goa Medical College Blood Bank through the Indian Red Cross Society Goa and Rotary Club of Panaji to strengthen blood donation services across Goa.
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Goa Needs Greater Awareness on Organ Donation, Says Gabriel Pereira
Organ donation ambassador Gabriel Pereira highlighted the need for greater awareness, family consent and stronger infrastructure for organ donation during a lecture in Panaji.
Cardiovascular Diseases Account for 17% of Deaths in Goa: Dr Roque Wiseman Pinto
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Goa, accounting for 17 per cent of all mortality in the state, senior pathologist Dr Roque Wiseman Pinto said during a presentation in Panaji.
Blood Donation Drive Organised at St Francis Xavier Church, Duler
The Social Apostolate Animation Team, along with the Parish Youth Group of St Francis Xavier Church, Duler, organised a blood donation drive on February 8, 2026, encouraging voluntary blood donation and community service.
Vedanta Sesa Goa Conducts ‘Raktadaan Abhiyaan’, Donates ~150 Units of Blood Across Goa
Vedanta Sesa Goa, in collaboration with Goa Medical College, Bambolim, organised blood donation drives across multiple locations in Goa, contributing nearly 150 units of blood. The initiative, undertaken under Project Aarogya, highlights the company’s continued commitment to community healthcare and volunteerism.
