In past two and a half months, over 500 voluntary blood donors from every corner of Mumbai have travelled to Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital to save lives of patients in dire need of blood transfusion. The heart-warming act of these samaritans came at a time when blood banks across Mumbai were suffering an acute shortage of blood and blood components.

The blood collected from these samaritans helped hundreds of patients needing blood transfusions due to thalassemia, cancer, dialysis and lifesaving surgeries of emergency trauma patients at the hospital. Dr Rinku Bhatia, Head of Blood Transfusion Department, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital said, “They created a special pass for the blood donors to be able to travel during the lockdown and donate blood. Honest and kind-hearted Mumbai Police officials also offered their support for the smooth transportation of these voluntary donors during the lockdown. Many of these donors have been donating blood from past 10-20 years and said they felt extremely satisfied after this lifesaving act”.

Voluntary Blood Donor Mr. Subhash Churi – a nearby resident of Vile Parle delightfully said,” I got a call from Nanavati Hospital that they need blood for Thalassemia patient and I happily came to Nanavati hospital to donate blood for the needy. I am honoured to donate blood during tough times where one needed blood desperately. Nanavati Hospital doctors were really supportive and guided me as they two separate zones one for Covid and other for non-covid”.

As suggested by honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, these acts of voluntary blood donors will be extremely essential to address possible blood shortages in the future. Hence on the occasion of this World Blood Donors Day, we appeal you to donate blood at the blood bank nearest to your home or workplace, after ensuring your personal safety.

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital is a tertiary care private hospital in the country which has been at the forefront of healthcare for the past 65 years. The 350-bedded facility is being managed by Radiant Life Care Private Limited which aims at facilitating the ongoing pursuit of excellence at the Hospital by assisting and bringing-in not only the best clinical and non-clinical talent but also the ultra-modern equipment and technology enabling delivery of the highest standards of healthcare in our country.

Nanavati Hospital has been at the forefront of forming policies for both COVID and Non-COVID emergency procedures. The blood donation will save lives of patients, in need of blood transfusion due to emergency surgeries or clinical complications.

The hospital is equipped with 55 speciality departments offering a plethora of services in practically every field of modern medicine and healthcare. Well-equipped hospital rooms, state-of-the-art infrastructure and technologically advanced systems are all backed by the expertise of over 350 consultants, 100 resident doctors, 475 nursing staff and 1500 employees.

The hospital provides a wide spectrum of Super Speciality Services in the field of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Kidney Transplant, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Cancer, BMT, Cardiac and Surgical Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant, Orthopaedics including Spine Surgery, Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery and comprehensive Mother & Child Care.