ORGANIZED AWARENESS PROGRAM ON APHERESIS PLASMA AND PLATELET DONATION

Gurudeva Charitable Trust successfully organized an Awareness Program on Apheresis Plasma and Platelet Donation on 16 May 2026 with the objective of enhancing knowledge and promoting awareness about the importance of apheresis procedures in modern transfusion medicine. The program featured an expert panel of doctors and transfusion medicine specialists who shared their valuable insights on the clinical significance, safety, and benefits of apheresis plasma and platelet donations. The sessions focused on the growing need for platelet and plasma components in the treatment of patients suffering from cancer, blood disorders, trauma, major surgeries, and other critical medical conditions. The awareness initiative brought together a wide range of healthcare professionals, including: • Medical Practitioners and Specialists • Blood Centre Medical Officers • Paramedical Staff • Blood Centre Technicians • Laboratory Personnel • Nursing Professionals • Healthcare Volunteers During the program, the panel discussed: • Fundamentals of Apheresis Technology • Importance of Single Donor Platelets (SDP) • Role of Apheresis Plasma in Patient Care • Donor Eligibility and Selection Criteria • Safety Measures and Quality Standards • Best Practices in Collection, Processing, and Utilization of Blood Components • The Need for Voluntary Apheresis Donors Interactive sessions enabled participants to clarify their doubts and gain practical knowledge regarding donor counseling, collection procedures, component handling, and patient benefits. The experts emphasized the critical role of healthcare professionals in creating awareness and motivating eligible donors to participate in apheresis donation programs. The program successfully enhanced understanding among doctors, paramedical personnel, blood centre technicians, and other healthcare stakeholders, thereby strengthening their capacity to support lifesaving transfusion services and promote voluntary apheresis donations within the community.