Mysore/Mysuru: The Founder’s Day of Mysore Haemophilia Society was celebrated in association with Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC and RI), by releasing balloons in the premises of KoteAnjaneyaswamy  temple here on Friday last.

Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who inaugurated the programme by releasing balloons said “Health and Family Welfare Department should take measures to eradicate haemophilia.” As many as 15 students donated blood during a camp on the occasion.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zilla Panchayat K.M. Gayathri, Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) G.S. Somashekar, President of Mysore Haemophilia Society Dr. S.K. Mittal, President of Mysore District Journalists Association (MDJA) S.T. Ravikumar andothers were present.