ISLAMABAD: Head of Pakistan Sweet Home Zamurrad Khan has said the country’s youth were second to none when it came to selfless service to humanity.

He was speaking at the blood donation camp organised by Pakistan Sweet Home Blood Bank at Bahria University on Saturday. A large number of students donated blood to save the lives of children affected by thalassaemia.

Mr Khan said he was extremely happy to see that the students of Bahria University were fully engaged in the great mission of saving lives by donating blood in large numbers.

“Youth are valuable assets who can change the destiny of the country and nation. The spirit of service among the youth is admirable,” he said.

“I am grateful to the students of Bahria University, especially the administration, who responded to my voice today and participated in this good cause. Undoubtedly, the young students always donated blood in large numbers for thalassaemia-affected children in every difficult situation. I appeal to other educational institutions, colleges and universities including engineers, professors and lawyers and people from all walks of life to support us in this great journey of service to humanity and be our companions in this good work. Saving one person is equal to saving all humanity,” Mr Khan said.

Project Director of Pakistan Sweet Home Blood Bank Asad bin Azam said blood donation by the students of Bahria University was actually an expression of solidarity with the children who were fighting a life and death battle with thalassaemia.

“In the coming days, due to extreme heat and vacations in educational institutions, there is a risk of severe blood shortage. Youths and citizens are requested to visit the blood donation camp of Pakistan Sweet Home Blood Bank anywhere in the city and help us save innocent lives by donating blood,” Mr Azam said.

“One blood donation can save three lives. Blood donation is a source of healthy living and wellness. Often patients face difficulties due to unavailability of rare blood group of A Negative, B Negative, O Negative, AB Negative. People are requested to donate blood more and more,” he added.

Diabetes screening camp

The Diabetes Centre (TDC) organised a free screening camp with an aim to provide awareness and free screening to people against diabetes due to the increasing prevalence of the disease.

The alarming thing is that Pakistan has become the first in the list of countries affected by diabetes. With each passing day, sugar is increasing exponentially.

During the camp activities, free examination and screening of participants were conducted. Glucometers and free medicines were also distributed among the needy.

TDC doctors including Dr Shaista, Dr Adil Akhtar, Dr Khaliq and staff including Ms Shafaq, Ms Aqsa and Ms Hira provided free services to people.

Renowned diabetologist Dr Asjad Hameed informed people about diabetes and its related complications.

Published in Dawn, June 18th, 2023