A voluntary blood donation camp was organised by Chandi Kalan Ludhiana Welfare Society, Tibba Road, on Monday. A team from CMC and Hospital, blood bank conducted the camp, wherein 50 youth came forward to donate blood.

Dr Rupinder Kaur, Incharge, Department of Transfusion Medicine, said that if the younger generation pledge and come forward to give blood voluntarily, there will be no dearth of blood worldwide.

She added that requirements of safe blood were increasing and regular voluntary blood donations were vital for blood transfusion services. She applauded the efforts of the organisers in encouraging the youth and conducting the camp.

Spreading awareness on the subject, Dr Reeba said in her talk that a healthy adult could give blood 3-4 times a year without any problem. The withdrawn blood volume is restored within 24 hours, she said even as allayed other fears and misconceptions regarding blood donation.