Blood donation camp held at Sultan-ul-Uloom College

Hyderabad: Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Pharmacy, on the occasion of World Pharmacists Day on Wednesday, conducted massive Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Blood Bank – Telangana Branch.

The camp was inaugurated by Lt. Gen. Hari Prasad (Retd), Former Commander–in-Chief, Northern Command, Indian Army and Padma Shri Dr.P Raghuram, (Director and Consultant Surgeon-KIMS-Ushalaxmi Centre), President-The Association of Surgeons of India who inaugurated the camp and appreciated the donors for taking part in a noble cause.

Dr. P. Raghuram while addressing the students mentioned that blood donated by a single individual can save three lives. He emphasised that there is always lack of availability of blood to the needy and hence the donors should encourage others to donate. He congratulated all pharmacists on the eve of World Pharmacists Day.

Lt. Gen. Hari Prasad said youngsters contribute a lot to the building of the nation in every aspect. He narrated many incidents of combat operations that required to save our Army. He encouraged students to work hard with dedication and join Indian Army.

Both the guests appreciated Zafar Javeed, Hony. Secretary,Sultan-ul-Uloom Education Society, the efforts put in year after year in conducting the blood donation. Over 450 student of the campus donated blood. The camp was conducted in association with Indian Red Cross Blood bank by staff and students of Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Mir Akbar Ali Khan, Treasurer, S.A. Wahab and Aamer Javeed, Board Members of Sultan-ul-Uloom Education Society, and Dr.Anupama Koneru, Principal also participated in the event.