Amrita School of Pharmacy observed World Pharmacist Day 2023. This year’s theme was Pharmacists Strengthening Health Systems. A blood donation drive was organized on September 25th and 27th 2023 at the Blood Transfusion Unit of Amrita Hospital, Kochi, for the benefit of general public. The entire event was organized by the Indian Pharmaceutical Association-Students’ Forum (IPA-SF) Amrita Student Chapter.
On September 25, 2023, the students of fourth year B.Pharm & Pharm.D, first year B.Pharm & Pharm.D, third year B.Pharm & Pharm.D and M.Pharm students actively participated in the program. Volunteers ensured that the donors followed the instructions. Eligible participants were sent to the blood transfusion room for donating blood.
On the second day of blood donation drive, September 27, 2023, students of third year B.Pharm, fifth year Pharm.D, second year B.Pharm & Pharm.D, Ph.D scholars, Pharm.D interns along with faculty and staff participated. Volunteers accompanied the donors throughout the blood donation procedure to ensure that they were in good health without any complications.
With the willing involvement of 128 volunteers stepping forward for the blood donation drive, a total of 69 participants successfully donated blood. Certificates were distributed to the donors.
