NAGPUR: Nagpur’s prominent Lifeline Blood Centre has collected more than 67,000 units during the last three years, the highest for any government or private blood bank in the state despite the challenging situation created by the Covid pandemic and lockdowns. The Maharashtra State Blood Transfusion Council and the state government recognized this effort and felicitated the blood Centre on Blood Donor’s Day (June 14).
Health minister Rajesh Tope hailed the contribution of the centre. “We have realized the importance of blood donation during the pandemic. Maharashtra has collected the highest number of units in the country during this period. Lifeline Blood Center has the biggest contribution in it,” said Tope adding that the government is planning to start a blood bank in each tehsil and connect them to ensure the availability of blood in any situation.
