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Srikakulam needs more blood donors, says ex-MLA

Former MLA Gunda Lakshmi Devi called for increased blood donations in Srikakulam, emphasizing the urgent need for more units to support patients and road accident victims. Alongside Indian Red Cross Society chairman P. Jaganmohana Rao, she inaugurated a blood donation camp organized by local residents in Arasavilli. The event highlighted the significant gap between the annual demand of 32,000 blood units and the current supply of around 6,000 units from the district. Jaganmohana Rao encouraged rural residents, who are often physically active, to donate blood regularly. Lakshmi Devi also addressed the issue of anemia among rural women, noting that many face health challenges despite being able to donate blood.

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Srikakulam needs more blood donors, says ex-MLA

Former MLA Gunda Lakshmi Devi called for increased blood donations in Srikakulam, emphasizing the urgent need for more units to support patients and road accident victims. Alongside Indian Red Cross Society chairman P. Jaganmohana Rao, she inaugurated a blood donation camp organized by local residents in Arasavilli. The event highlighted the significant gap between the annual demand of 32,000 blood units and the current supply of around 6,000 units from the district. Jaganmohana Rao encouraged rural residents, who are often physically active, to donate blood regularly. Lakshmi Devi also addressed the issue of anemia among rural women, noting that many face health challenges despite being able to donate blood.

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