Amit Shah inaugurates mobile blood collection van in Ahmedabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated a mobile blood collection van at GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Sola-affiliated Sola Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, marking a new step in community healthcare outreach. The van, set up through a grant from Shah in his capacity as the Lok Sabha MP from Gandhinagar, will bolster blood collection capacity and support local healthcare services, according to information.

#WATCH | Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah flags off Mobile Blood Collection Van in Sola Civil Hospital. pic.twitter.com/4st0ClgdjC

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Speaking on the occasion, Shah highlighted the importance of strengthening blood donation infrastructure to meet growing medical needs and enhance access to lifesaving resources across Gujarat. The mobile unit — designed to travel to different localities — is expected to significantly expand voluntary blood collection efforts and assist hospitals in maintaining adequate blood supplies.
The inauguration is part of Shah’s broader visit to his home state, which also includes chairing a high-level ‘Manthan’ meeting of cooperation ministers that focuses on strengthening rural economies, modernising cooperative institutions, and expanding access to healthcare and storage facilities for farmers.The mobile blood collection van initiative is seen as a key addition to regional healthcare infrastructure and community support programmes, aligning with broader goals of improving public health services and emergency response readiness.

(State Correpondent)