Meghalaya: Assam rifles organizes plasma donation screening camp in Shillong

SHILLONG: The Assam Rifles Commanders’ Conference 2020 has been scheduled on November 26 virtually amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As a part of the conference, HQ DGAR on Tuesday organized a noble initiative of Plasma Donation Screening Camp at Laitkor, Shillong, in collaboration with NEIGRIHMS.

In a befitting ceremony, event was inaugurated by DG Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan, AVSM, SM** and was graced by Prof (Dr) P Bhattacharyya, Director, NEIGRIHMS (Shillong).

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DG Assam Rifles and Director NEIGRIHMS congratulated and encouraged all the donors on this special occasion. Prof (Dr) P Bhattacharyya speaking on the occasion highlighted the importance of plasma donation and expressed gratitude to Assam Rifles for taking the initiative which will save the lives of many affected personnel.

Blood samples of 100 Assam Rifles personnel who volunteered for screening will be tested at NEGRIHMS to access their eligibility for plasma donation.

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