MGM College hosts awareness programme on blood donation

DIMAPUR — An awareness programme on blood donation, cancer, and HIV & AIDS was successfully organised by the Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of MGM College, Dimapur, on November 1.

The session aimed to sensitise students on crucial health issues while fostering empathy, responsible citizenship, and proactive engagement in community health initiatives, the college stated in a press release.

The college had the privilege of hosting two eminent resource persons — Dr. Nito Yeptho, head of Department of Transfusion Medicine and blood centre officer, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), and Bendangtemsula, counsellor at CIHSR.

Both the resource persons delivered engaging and informative sessions on the importance of blood donation, cancer prevention, and HIV & AIDS awareness.

Dr. Yeptho’s presentation offered a scientific and practical understanding of the life-saving value of blood donation, underscoring that blood cannot be manufactured — it can only come from generous donors.

He addressed prevalent myths and stressed the urgent need for regular voluntary donors to sustain healthcare systems and save lives.

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Bendangtemsula complemented with a compassionate perspective on health counselling, shedding light on the psychosocial challenges faced by individuals living with HIV &AIDS, and the importance of empathy and community support in their care.

“Their talks effectively blended medical insights with human empathy, inspiring students to view health awareness not merely as knowledge but as a moral and social responsibility.

“The interactive and evidence-based approach of both speakers left a profound impact, motivating students to take proactive steps toward fostering a healthier and more informed society,” the release stated.

An engaging interactive Q&A session, moderated by Fuchamo Yanthan, nodal officer of RRC, allowed students to raise pertinent questions and participate in meaningful dialogue with the resource persons.

The lively exchange of ideas made the session both educational and inspiring. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Lopilo P Yanthan, RRC convenor, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the resource persons, the chairman, faculty members, and all participants for their contributions to the success of the programme.

“Overall, the awareness programme served as a powerful platform for learning, reflection, and inspiration, reinforcing MGM College’s commitment to building socially responsible and health-conscious citizens,” it stated.

Earlier, Fr. Giju George, administrator of the college, greeted the gathering and emphasised the importance of awareness and preventive education in shaping a healthy, informed, and compassionate society.

The programme, chaired by Kulongoi Tetseo, head of the Department of Economics, began with an invocation by Ahikali I Jakha, head of the Department of English.