It is unfortunate that there are some people donating their own blood for pecuniary considerations, perhaps to make both ends meet. This practice, on the face of it, is morally and ethically incongruous, defeating the noble cause of blood donation (Editorial page, “Every drop matters”, February 15). The panacea is to involve the community at large. If blood collection booths are accessible across the country, people may voluntarily opt for donation. There needs to be greater awareness of “blood donation day”.
Deepak Singhal,
Noida
How can one forget the incident in Tamil Nadu, of a youngster who donated blood that transmitted infection to a mother. Blood banks and transfusion units need to be better monitored and staff need to be enthused about their responsibility.
Sachin V.K. Jadhav,
Lakhala, Washim, Maharashtra