Blood donation camp begins at GMCH
A week long blood donation camp begins at Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH), Guwahati-32 today (8 May 2015). Initiated by the office of GMCH Superintendent, the camp is open for every conscious and responsible citizens. Various civil society and other organizations have been invited to join and donate blood in the camp (till 14 May) during the working hours.
Media persons are also requested to attend the program and join in the mission to make the common people aware of the importance of blood domination. Interested journalists and other media employees across the region are requested to contact GMCH Superintendent Dr Ramen Talukder (Ph. 0361 2529457) for more details.
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