Hindustan Times ·
UP CM Adityanath stresses voluntary blood donation, action against professional donors
Gorakhpur , Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday called for greater efforts to promote voluntary blood donation and urged doctors to help curb the practice of professional blood donation, warning that it could pose a serious risk of infections.
Speaking at the inauguration of an Indian Medical Association charitable blood centre in Gorakhpur, Adityanath said blood could not be manufactured despite advances in medical technology and infrastructure, and described voluntary donation as an expression of sensitivity towards those in need.
"My appeal to all of you is that we are unable to meet the demand for blood with adequate supply. Doctors should use social media platforms at their level to motivate people for voluntary donations and issue appeals from time to time," he said.
