Saturday, November 21, 2009

Thalassemia carrier detection

On the 30th and 31st October 2009 a thalassemia carrier detection camp was organized at Bagnan college center. Prof. N.R.Biswass, Dy. Registrar & NSS Coordinator of CU inaugurated the programme. Present were the local MLA Mr. Akkel Ali, the Panchayat Prodhan Smt. Srabanti Basu and the staff & students of the college.


In the left image the flag hoisting and the inauguration starts, at right Mr. Akkel Ali addressing the audience. Dr. P.K. basu of Swasti Medical Group explaining below(left) the importance of carrier detection and highlighted the need for the detection-- to thwart and prevent further occurence of thalasemic babies. Smt. Srabanti Basu, the Panchayat Prodhan vowing an all out support & cooperation for NSS at Bagnan College (Right).

Below is a video clip of the inspiring speech delivered by Prof. N.R.Biswas, Co-ordinator NSS & Dy. Registrar, C.U.






Right is a sample pix of students undergoing the carrier detection test.


Though 30th October was a Sunday, the carrier detection programme commenced with much cheer and jubilation.