Apollo Hospitals Stresses Critical Role of Blood Transfusions in Emergencies, Recognises Lifesaving Contributions of Donors

Chennai, June 2024: In the effort to highlight the critical importance of blood transfusions in emergencies, Apollo Hospitals, one of the pioneers in the healthcare sector, organised a press conference to mark World Blood Donor Day. The event focused on the lifesaving impact of blood donations, particularly in emergencies where every moment counts.

The press conference emphasised the vital role of prompt blood transfusions in emergencies, highlighting how blood donations have served as a lifeline for individuals in desperate need of urgent medical attention. In situations like accidents, where quick response is crucial, timely administration of blood can mean the difference between life and death. Additionally, the event recognised the incredible people who donate blood; it also featured moving stories from patients, highlighting the significant impact of donated blood on their journeys to recovery. These narratives further underscored the life-saving importance of blood donations and the unity within our community during challenging times

Dr. Dhavapalani Alagappan, Consultant and Head, Emergency Dept, Apollo Hospitals, while addressing the gathering said, “As the head of the Emergency department at Apollo Hospitals, I witness firsthand the pivotal role blood transfusions play in saving lives during critical moments. Each donation is a lifeline, directly impacting our ability to stabilize patients on the brink of death. From accidents to medical emergencies, timely access to blood has been the differentiator between life and death. Our gratitude extends to every blood donor whose selfless act has made a profound difference in countless lives. Your contributions are the unsung heroes of emergency care, and together, we continue to uphold the essence of humanity in the face of adversity.”

Apollo Hospitals also highlighted the need for continuous public awareness and education on the importance of regular blood donations, the hospital aims to enhance its emergency response capabilities and save more lives. The event called for more people to become regular donors, emphasizing that every single donation has the potential to make a significant difference in emergency medical care.

About Apollo Hospitals:

It was in 1983, that Dr Prathap C Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Now, as Asia’s foremost trusted integrated healthcare group, its presence includes over 12,000 beds across 72 Hospitals and 5000 pharmacies, over 400 Primary Care clinics and 1228 Diagnostic centers, 700 plus Teleclinics, over 15 medical education centers and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials. The most recent investment was the commissioning of South East Asia’s very first Proton Therapy Centre in Chennai.

Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mission to bring healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. In a rare honour, the Government of India had issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010.

For 40 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Its hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country for advanced medical services.