City
Epaper

Bihar doctors donate blood to save lives amid COVID-19 pandemic

By ANI | Updated: June 20, 2020 15:10 IST

With fewer people stepping outdoors due to the coronavirus pandemic, doctors are faced with the challenge of shortage of blood in the blood banks, to save precious lives.

Open in App

With fewer people stepping outdoors due to the coronavirus pandemic, doctors are faced with the challenge of shortage of blood in the blood banks, to save precious lives.

In Bihar, to tide over such shortage some medicos are stepping up to donate their blood not only for coronavirus patients but also to aid those undergoing complicated surgeries.

"We have doing very complicated surgeries also along with treating COVID-19 patients. And during that, most important thing which is required is blood. There is a shortage of blood in the blood banks as people are not stepping out due to lockdown," said Dr Msh Mandal, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Superintendent.

"I urge people to come forward and donate blood. This deed will save lot of lives," he added.

According to the Health Ministry, a total of 7,181 cases of COVID-19 cases has been reported in Bihar. Out of the total, 2033 are currently active and 5098 have been discharged. So far, 50 people have lost their lives due to lethal infection.

( With inputs from ANI )

Tags: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical SciencesMsh mandalHealth Ministry
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalFresh COVID Cases in Haryana: Health Minister Urges Calm, No Panic Needed

MaharashtraMaharashtra to Offer Free Cancer Vaccination for Girls, Implements Bird Flu Precautions

HealthTurn Down Volume Of Your Earphones! Prolonged Use Likely To Cause Permanent Hearing Damage Warns Health Ministry

HealthLook Back 2024: Health Ministry Bans High-Risk Drugs Including Painkillers, Vitamin D and Acidity Medications

NationalMonkeypox Scare in India: Govt Issues Advisory to States and UTs on Preventing Mpox Spread; Check Dos and Don'ts

National Realted Stories

NationalCBI rescues missing Bengal minor girl from Rajasthan; 5 arrested

NationalTMP chief calls for unity among Northeast’s indigenous people

NationalBEML's new unit in MP's Raisen to drive indigenous rail manufacturing for global markets

NationalJob quotas: Naga body to boycott govt events, including I-Day celebrations

NationalMadhya Pradesh: Chinese kite string injures four in Ratlam