Providing round-the-clock (24×7) blood services
Prayagraj: Taking a significant step in the field of healthcare, a state-of-the-art Blood Bank was inaugurated at the Cantonment Board Hospital, Prayagraj. The objective of this initiative is to provide round-the-clock (24×7) blood services to residents of the region and to strengthen emergency medical care facilities. The programme was graced by the Chief Guest, Cabinet Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Nand Gopal Gupta (Nandi Ji). The event was held in the august presence of Brigadier Navneet Dagar (Sena Medal), President, Cantonment Board and Station Commander, Sub Area Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), covering East Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
The distinguished guests included Mohammad Sameer Islam, Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board Prayagraj, and Vinod Kumar Valmiki, Nominated Member, Prayagraj.
The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guest. In his address, Nand Gopal Gupta appreciated the efforts of the Cantonment Board and stated that this Blood Bank would prove to be a boon for the people of the region, ensuring timely and safe availability of blood.
On this occasion, Brigadier Navneet Dagar, President, Cantonment Board; Mohammad Sameer Islam, Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board; Vinod Valmiki, Nominated Member, Cantonment Board Prayagraj; Pal Shukla, Director, Blood Bank; Dr. Siddharth Pandey, Director, Cantonment Board Hospital; Dr. Piyush Pani Shukla, Medical Officer In-Charge, along with the entire Blood Bank team and several other dignitaries, were present.
The programme was conducted by Rekha Mishra, Assistant Teacher, Cantonment High School.
