Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences launches Rajiv Gandhi Rakta Kosh in all district headquarters to encourage blood donations
The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences is launching 'Rajiv Gandhi Rakta Kosh' to establish blood repositories in all Karnataka district headquarters. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between donors and recipients through a dedicated digital platform.
Why it matters
Improving blood donation infrastructure and accessibility is vital for public health and emergency medical response.
The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has taken steps to establish blood repositories named ‘Rajiv Gandhi Rakta Kosh’ at all district centres in Karnataka. The initiative aims to encourage students and teachers to donate blood and ensure local availability of blood for those in need.
Additionally, measures are being taken to promote platelet donation, with a decision to facilitate direct contact between platelet donors and recipients. Efforts are on to develop dedicated software for this purpose.
According to data from the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society, there are 273 blood banks in the State, comprising 45 government blood banks, 104 charitable private blood banks, 113 private hospital blood banks, and 11 Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) blood banks.
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