VGM Foundation and Karur Vysya Bank inaugurate state of the art blood bank

In a significant step toward strengthening Coimbatore’s healthcare infrastructure, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), in association with the VGM Foundation, inaugurated the KVB VGM Foundation Blood Bank at the 150 bedded VGM Multi-Speciality Hospital, Coimbatore. 
The inauguration was held on World Blood Donor Day, with Pavankumar Giriyappanavar,  District Collector, Coimbatore, presiding over the ceremony as Chief Guest alongwith Mr. Ramesh Babu, MD & CEO of KVB.
“The 1,800 sq. ft. facility is one of the most modern blood banks in the region, equipped with advanced technology for collection, component separation, apheresis, storage, and screening'' said Dr.Suman.CPS- Medical Director and Head of Orthopaedics ,VGM Hospital.Coimbatore.
Mr. Ramesh Babu, MD & CEO, Karur Vysya Bank, said:
Today’s inauguration of the KVB VGM Foundation Blood Bank, coupled with our formal launch of KVB Aarogya, our comprehensive health and wellness programme, reflects our dedication for supporting both immediate needs and long-term community well-being."
Speaking at the press meet, Dr. V.G. Mohan Prasad, Chairman of VGM Hospital and President of the VGM Blood Centre initiative, said: "This blood centre is not just a facility; it's a movement to create awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation''
The goal of the blood donation campaign is to channelise voluntary blood donation, said Dr.Mithra Prasad– Hepatologist and Head of Liver & Kidney Transplant,VGM Hospital.Coimbatore.