The Embassy of India in Phnom Penh in association with Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospitals and doctors alliance of Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) on Aug. 13 organised a blood donation camp.

According to the embassy, the donation camp was held as part of the Iconic Week celebrations by the embassy of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) from Aug. 8-16, 2022, culminating in the grand reception to mark the 75th Anniversary of India’s independence.

The AKAM is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.

More than 50 members from Indian Association in Cambodia (IAC), other Indian community members, UYFC volunteers and Cambodian nationals enthusiastically participated and donated blood at the camp. The Director and doctors of Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospitals appreciated and thanked the Embassy of India in Phnom Penh for the humanitarian cause.

H.E. Dr. Devyani Khobragade, Ambassador of India to Cambodia, commended the overwhelming support received from Indian community and Cambodians in collecting large number of blood units to support the work of blood banks in Cambodia. She thanked Ministry of Health’s officials, doctors, nurses, and support staff and in particular Dr. Bhoomi Kumar, CCAHM Cambodia for the support to the donation drive.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Devyani Khobragade noted that the extraordinary effort of the Indian community for blood donation showed their love for their Cambodian brothers and sisters and will go a long way in strengthening India-Cambodia friendship. She also encouraged people to donate blood at regular intervals stating blood donation is considered one of the best ways of helping the mankind.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press