Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Medical Examination-cum-Blood Donation Camp at Jammu
JAMMU, JUNE 16 (PTK): Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated a multi-specialty health check-up and blood donation camp at Talab Khatikan here, reaffirming the Government’s commitment towards strengthening preventive healthcare and promoting voluntary blood donation.
The Health-cum-Blood Donation Camp was organised by the Health Department in collaboration with Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu. The camp provided medical examinations, health consultations and voluntary blood donation facilities, witnessing active participation from members of the public and healthcare personnel.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the significance of regular health screenings and voluntary blood donation in ensuring better health outcomes and meeting the critical requirement of safe blood for patients in need.
She appreciated the efforts of the organisers, healthcare professionals and volunteers for conducting the camp and creating awareness about the importance of timely medical check-ups and blood donation.
The Minister observed that such initiatives serve as an effective platform for encouraging community participation in public health programmes while fostering a spirit of social responsibility and humanitarian service.
She urged citizens, particularly the youth, to come forward and actively participate in blood donation drives and adopt preventive healthcare practices.
On the occasion, Sakeena Itoo also interacted with doctors, medical staff, blood donors and beneficiaries and reviewed the facilities put in place for health examinations and blood collection. She stressed the need for maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene and quality in all healthcare interventions.
Reiterating the Government’s resolve to make quality healthcare accessible to all, the Minister called for sustained collaborative efforts among healthcare institutions and voluntary organisations.
Principal Government Medical College Jammu, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Poonam Sethi, Chief Medical Officer Jammu, Dr. Harbaksh Singh and other officers of the Health Department were also present on the occasion.
During the camp, a large number of residents and patients were provided consultations by specialists from the Health Department, including physicians, paediatricians, dental surgeons and medical officers, along with paramedical staff. Volunteers also donated blood for the noble cause.(PTK)
