Nagaland University held an awareness programme to celebrate World Blood Donor Day in Lumami.
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DIMAPUR — Nagaland University commemorated World Blood Donor Day 2026 by organising an awareness programme at its headquarters in Lumami on Monday.
The programme was attended by Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, JK Patnaik, as the chief guest, according to a press release.
Also attending the occasion were Registrar Dr. Abemo, CoE Yanrenthung Ezung, Director of CDC Dr. Kevezai Tureng, Director of RDC Bendang Ao, senior officers, and staff members.
In a lecture, the resource person Lanumenla Changkilari, Nursing Officer at Nagaland University, addressed common misconceptions about blood donation. She highlighted that even people with controlled conditions such as diabetes or hypertension may be eligible to donate after consulting their treating doctor.
She reassured the audience that blood donation is safe when proper screening and eligibility criteria are followed. While some donors may experience temporary weakness, headaches, or discomfort, these effects are usually mild and short-lived.
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Since the human body contains about 5.5 litres of blood and only 350 to 450 ml is collected during a standard donation, donors should not fear significant health consequences. She encouraged people not to let fears of needles or temporary weakness prevent them from donating blood.
She also highlighted that blood donation benefits not only recipients but donors as well. Regular donation can help reduce excess iron stores in the body, which may lower oxidative stress, inflammation, and insulin resistance, particularly in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Additionally, it can improve cardiovascular health by reducing blood viscosity, allowing smoother blood flow and less strain on the heart.
Chief guest Patnaik reiterated that donating blood makes one feel better, not just psychologically in terms of helping others, but also in terms of one’s own health. Stating that blood is life, he urged all healthy people to always think about helping those who need blood.