On 5th February 2026 (2082-10-22 B.S.), a School Blood Group Identification Program was successfully conducted in Chaurideurali Gaupalika-1, Wangthali, with the active participation of local schools, health professionals, and community members. This meaningful program aimed to raise awareness about blood groups, blood compatibility, and the importance of blood donation from an early age.

Warm Welcome and Community Support

The program was warmly welcomed by Shree Tarlamo Basic School, Wangthali. The school’s Headmaster, Mr. Gunja Man Lama, along with the entire school family, showed great enthusiasm and cooperation. Their hospitality and readiness to support health-related services created a positive environment for the successful execution of the program.

With the disciplined participation of students and the strong support of teachers, blood group identification was successfully carried out for 33 students at Shree Tarlamo Basic School.

Similarly, with the cooperation of disciplined students and teachers from Suryadaya Secondary School, also located in Chaurideurali Gaupalika-1, Wangthali, blood group identification was conducted for 70 students.

Program Outcome at a Glance

In total, blood group identification was completed for 103 students, out of which:

• 54 were female
• 49 were male

This program not only helped students learn their blood groups but also encouraged awareness about personal health and emergency preparedness.

Blood Group Compatibility Awareness Session

Along with blood group testing, an informative session was conducted to help students and teachers understand who can donate blood to whom and which blood groups are compatible. This knowledge is essential during medical emergencies and helps build a responsible and informed community.

Below is a simplified overview of blood group compatibility shared during the program:

• O Negative (O−)
  Can donate to all blood groups (universal donor)
• O Positive (O+)
  Can donate to: O+, A+, B+, AB+
• A Negative (A−)
  Can donate to: A−, A+, AB−, AB+
• A Positive (A+)
  Can donate to: A+, AB+
• B Negative (B−)
  Can donate to: B−, B+, AB−, AB+
• B Positive (B+)
  Can donate to: B+, AB+
• AB Negative (AB−)
  Can donate to: AB−, AB+
• AB Positive (AB+)
  Can donate to: AB+ only
  (Universal recipient – can receive blood from all groups)

Mr. Tul Bahadur Lama (Hospital Manager) guided the teachers and students on blood group compatibility and supporting the program throughout the session, which helped students clearly understand blood donation concepts in a simple and practical way.

The success of this program would not have been possible without the dedication and teamwork of many individuals. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to:

• Lab In-Charge Ms. Koshila Shrestha
• Nursing Staff Ms. Sabina Shrestha
• Volunteer Ms. Katarina Bila
• All participating teachers, students, and school staff

Your collective efforts, professionalism, and commitment played a vital role in making this program impactful and successful.

The School Blood Group Identification Program was not just a health activity—it was an educational and community-building initiative. Programs like this help students become more aware, prepared, and responsible citizens. DCWC Community Hospital look forward to conducting similar health awareness programs in the future with continued community support.