Safe Blood Starts with Me - libdoc.who.int - World Health Organization
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<strong>with</strong> messages on the theme of theday. <strong>Health</strong> messages highlightingthe prevention and control ofblood related diseases wereconsistently announced over themegaphone.An essay competition waswidely advertised in importantdaily newspapers and announcedon radio and television to ensuremaximum participation. Nineprizes were distributed among thenational winners, that includedcertificates, prize bonds and acrest.Honourable Minister congratulatingwinners of pa<strong>int</strong>ing competition<strong>World</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Day function in the districtA pa<strong>int</strong>ing competition wasarranged on 30 March 2000 in theShishu Academy for 500 childrenaged 6–18 years, presided bymany notable dignitaries includingthe State Minister for <strong>Health</strong> andFamily Welfare Dr Amanullah,many other important dignitariesand a large number of parents.An inaugural ceremony washeld on 7 April in the auditoriumof the Bangladesh College ofPhysicians and Surgeons. TheMinister for <strong>Health</strong> and FamilyWelfare was the guest of honour,accompanied by the State Ministerand Chairman of the BangladeshRed Crescent Society. TheAdditional Secretary, <strong>Health</strong> andFamily Welfare, presided over thefunction. The major focus of thediscussion was the importance ofblood safety and the need tostrengthen transfusion services <strong>int</strong>he country.The Government underlined itscommitment to implementappropriate programmes atdifferent levels of health care toensure safe blood transfusion.<strong>Health</strong> EducationExhibitionA colourful and attractive healtheducation exhibition was mountedin the Bangladesh CollegePhysicians and Surgeons lobby on7 April, during which variousmaterials were displayed anddistributed. The exhibition wasinaugurated by the Minister for<strong>Health</strong> and Family Welfare, amongother distinguished guests.Road Island DecorationTo publicize the theme of the<strong>World</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Day, 20 road islandsand three bridges in Dhaka Citywere decorated <strong>with</strong> framed wood,hardboards and attractive cloths.Activities at districtsand UpazilaThe national authorities gave thegreen light for DeputyCommissioners and Civil Surgeonsof all districts to observe <strong>World</strong><strong>Health</strong> Day in a befitting manner.Guidelines were provided as to85 ▲ WORLD HEALTH DAY ▼ SAFE BLOOD STARTS WITH ME
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