GMC Srinagar Organizes Blood Donation Camp to Honor Ahmedabad Air Crash Victims

Srinagar ,June 13 : In collaboration with dept of transfusion Medicine ( Blood Centre) the blood centre provided all the facilities and support for this successful in house camp which will go a long way to motivate the donors for vbd and serve humanity’

In a profound gesture of solidarity and compassion, the Department of Surgery, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India (JAKASI), organized a blood donation camp today to pay homage to the innocent lives lost in the recent tragic air crash in Ahmedabad.Mohd Ashraf Haqaq Administrator Gmc sgr Dr Shazia Handoo Hod Blood transfusion Medicine Gmc Sgr

Adil Mustafa bhat Blood bank organiser gmc sgr

The solemn event was held under the esteemed patronage of Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal, GMC Srinagar, who inaugurated the camp with a heartfelt address emphasizing the role of the medical community in responding to both local and national tragedies. She lauded the commitment of doctors and healthcare workers who continue to lead with service, sacrifice, and humanity.

The first donor of the day was none other than Prof. Iqbal Saleem Mir, Head of the Department of Surgery and Chairman of JAKASI. His participation set a powerful example, underscoring the spirit of dedication and compassion that defines the surgical community at GMC Srinagar.

All donors were faculty members, senior residents, and junior residents from the Department of Surgery, showcasing the unity, professionalism, and humanitarian spirit that the institution is known for. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with dozens of units of blood voluntarily donated, aimed at supporting the region’s blood banks and contributing to emergency preparedness.

This noble initiative also served as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation, especially in times of crisis. It reinforced the message that every drop counts and that through collective action, lives can be saved and communities strengthened.

The Department of Surgery and JAKASI expressed their deep condolences to the families affected by the Ahmedabad tragedy and reaffirmed their commitment to continue such service-oriented initiatives in the future.

“In moments of tragedy, it is humanity that binds us. This camp is not just a tribute to the departed souls but a reminder of our shared responsibility to care, to give, and to serve,” said Prof. Iqbal Saleem Mir in his concluding remarks.