Kathmandu, March 10: Minister for Communications and Information Communications, Rekha Sharma, has said blood donation could be launched as a campaign.
Inaugurating the 2nd International Conference on Blood Donation here today, Minister Sharma viewed both the government and non-government sectors could launch the blood donation drive. The event is organized by the Blood Donors Association Nepal. Time has come to increase number of blood donors.
Better awareness is imperative on donating blood, she said, pledging awareness materials on blood donation in the public welfare advertisement.
It could be incorporated also in other public notice and messages, according to her.
The Minister also informed that she would extend support via health ministry to manage necessary budget to avoid double fee for those in need of blood while the fee is already paid for processing.
She appreciated the role played by social organizations such as Red Cross and Blood Donors Association for the management of blood in Nepal. Blood management can be taken as part of the disaster management, Minister Sharma suggested.
