TDP MLA urges women, girls to donate blood to save lives
TDP MLA Gondu Shankar encouraged women and girls to donate blood during a camp at a women's college in Srikakulam. The event aimed to address anemia awareness and promote the life-saving benefits of blood donation.
Why it matters
Promoting blood donation among students helps address public health challenges like anemia and ensures a stable supply for medical emergencies.
The Telugu Desam Party MLA Gondu Shankar on Thursday said that women and girls can donate blood to save the lives of patients, while noting that many had doubts about blood donation.
He attended as the chief guest at a blood donation camp organised by NSS wing of Kakinda Aditya Women’s Degree College in Srikakulam.
He presented certificates to girl students and congratulated them for coming forward to donate blood.
College Director B. S. Chakravarthi and principal K. Shivasankar said that anemia was a common issue among women, but students were motivated to donate blood to inspire others.
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