WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY(WBDD) PROGRAMME

Date: 17th June 2025

Venue: Seminar Hall, K.T.N. College of Pharmacy, Chalavara, Palakkad
Organized by: Department of Pharmacy Practice,KTNCP

World Blood Donor Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation and to thank unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts. In commemoration of this, K.T.N. College of Pharmacy organized a special program on 17th June 2025 with the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives.”
The program began with a welcome speech by Dr. KSG Arulkumaran, Principal of K.T.N College of Pharmacy, Chalavara who emphasized the vital role of blood donation in the healthcare system and encouraged students to participate actively in such noble causes.
The resource person for the event was Ms. Shafna, a Pharm D Intern (2019–2025 batch) from K.T.N College of Pharmacy. She delivered an insightful presentation on the topic “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives.” Her session highlighted the medical importance of blood donation, donor eligibility criteria, safety precautions, and common myths that deter voluntary donors. Her presentation was interactive, informative, and well-received by the audience.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. S. Rajarajan, Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, acknowledging the contributions of these type of department activities to the society and he thank the audience. The programme was well co-ordinated by Dr.Aparna K S, Assistant Professor,Depatment of Pharmacy Practice, K.T.N College of Pharmacy.
The World Blood Donation Day programme at K.T.N. College of Pharmacy successfully raised awareness among pharmacy students about the life-saving impact of blood donation. The event served as a motivational platform for young professionals to take proactive steps toward community health engagement. The Department of Pharmacy Practice deserves commendation for organizing this meaningful initiative.