Blood donation in full swing in Kozhikode to avert shortage

Student and youth organisations and political outfits organising camps

Anticipating a severe shortage of blood once the COVID-19 vaccination for those aged below 45 starts, various organisations in Kozhikode have volunteered to donate blood. Kerala Blood Donors’ Forum president Dr. Sribaiji M.K. said a crisis was unlikely if blood donation progresses in the present pace. Around a month ago, the Health Department had alerted the district administration about shortage of blood, especially after a fall in the number of people turning up at hospitals to donate blood following the spread of COVID-19. At the same time, blood bank officials have been making serious efforts to maximise donation by mobilising various organisations. Consequently, several student and youth organisations, community-based bodies, and political outfits have been organising camps over the last two weeks.