ICBF Holds Second Platelet Donation Camp at HMC

The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), continuing its commitment to serving the expatriate Indian community in Qatar, successfully organised its second Blood Platelet Donation Camp in consecutive months in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center.

The initiative was organised to raise awareness about the critical importance of blood platelet donation and to encourage greater community participation in this life-saving cause.

Platelets are essential for patients undergoing cancer treatment, organ transplants, major surgeries, and for those suffering from blood disorders and traumatic injuries. As platelets have a very short shelf life, maintaining an adequate supply depends on the continued support of voluntary donors. 

The campaign highlighted the invaluable role that voluntary donors play in saving lives and strengthening Qatar’s healthcare system.

More than 60 volunteers from various Indian states came forward to donate blood platelets, demonstrating the Indian community’s spirit of service and humanitarian commitment.

During the official function, ICBF President Shanavas Bava delivered the presidential address and highlighted the significance of ICBF’s unique initiative of organizing regular blood platelet donation camps.

He appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the volunteers and emphasised the importance of sustaining such life-saving campaigns through continued community involvement.

General Secretary Deepak Shetty welcomed the gathering, while Health Wing In-Charge Mini Siby proposed the vote of thanks.

ICBF Advisory Council Chairman KS Prasad was also present at the event and appreciated the commitment shown by the volunteers in supporting this noble cause.

The event was coordinated by Secretary Jafer Thayyil, along with Managing Committee members Mani Bharathi, Neelambari Sushant, Amar Veer Singh, Khaja Nizamudeen, Shankar Goud, and Irfan Ansari, whose dedicated efforts contributed to the successful organisation of the camp.