Consulate General of India
Jaffna
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Press Release

Consulate General of India, Jaffna Organizes Blood Donation Camp to Mark World Blood Donor Day

1. To commemorate World Blood Donor Day, Consulate General of India, Jaffna, in collaboration with Jaffna Teaching Hospital, organized a Blood Donation Camp on 13 June 2025 at Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre.
2. The event aimed to promote the spirit of voluntary blood donation and encourage greater participation from the public in life-saving initiatives. In a unique gesture to promote environmental consciousness alongside health awareness, free saplings were distributed to all donors, symbolizing the gift of life and growth both through blood donation and greenery.
3. The blood donation camp was formally inaugurated by Consul General Shri. Sai Murali, alongside the Director of Jaffna Teaching Hospital Dr T Sathiyamoorthy. Speaking at the inauguration, Consul General Shri. Sai Murali emphasized the critical importance of voluntary blood donation in saving lives and contributing to the well-being of the community. Dr. Sathiyamoorthy while inaugurating the event also offered heartfelt condolences for the lives lost in the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India.
4. This initiative reflects the shared values of India and Sri Lanka in fostering compassion, public health, and environmental sustainability. It also highlights the deep-rooted friendship and cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of humanitarian service and community well-being. 
5. The Consulate extends heartfelt gratitude to all blood donors and the staff of Jaffna Teaching Hospital for their support and participation in making this event a success.
6. A few representative photographs are enclosed.

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Jaffna
June 13 2025

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