NTR TRUST NEWS BULLETIN (No. 18) We are happy to share with you NTR Trust’s e-News Bulletin for the months of Mar and Apr 2018. We will be happy to have your feedback. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh & Founder Trustee of NTR Trust Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu Garu ​ along with Trustees and Senior management of NTR Trust during the 20th Anniversary of NTR Trust and Annual Day celebrations at NTR Model School and College- Gandipet, Hyderabad ​ HIGHLIGHTS 1. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh & Founder Trustee of NTR Trust Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu garu along with Hon’ble Minister of PR, RD & ITES Sri Nara Lokesh garu, Managing Trustee Smt. Nara Bhuvaneswari garu and Trustee Smt. Nara Brahmani garu took part in NTR Trust’s 20th Anniversary celebrations and the Annual Day celebrations of NTR Model School and College. Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu garu encouraged students to take up the opportunities available and be prepared to be leaders in the coming generations. He congratulated NTR Trust team and appreciated their efforts in the service of Telugu people. WE WORK THE TALK! ntrtrust.org|1 ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. We are proud to announce that NTR Trust's Hyderabad Blood Bank has received NABH accreditation for the 3rd consecutive time! NABH accreditation is the highest quality accreditation for Blood Banks. NTR Trust Blood Bank at Hyderabad is the only standalone Blood Bank in the twin Telugu states with NABH Accreditation, as on March 1, 2018. This accreditation proves that NTR Trust Blood Banks are committed to global standards for safe Blood. 3. NTR Trust’s Hyderabad Blood Bank completed 10 years in the service of Humanity and in saving precious lives. We thank all the Volunteer Donors, Camp Organizers, Corporate and Hospital partners and the Govt officials who have been part of this journey! 4. NTR Trust is proud to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious GuideStar India Transparency Key award for 2018 and have joined India’s largest pool of credible NGOs after undergoing a rigorous due diligence process. GuideStar India is India’s largest and most reliable online information repository with 7800 NGOs. HEALTH Key Activities: 1. We are proud to announce that NTR Trust's Hyderabad Blood Bank has received NABH accreditation for the 3rd consecutive time! NABH accreditation is the highest quality accreditation for Blood Banks. NTR Trust Blood Bank at Hyderabad is the only Blood Bank in the twin Telugu states with NABH Accreditation, as on March 1, 2018. This accreditation proves that NTR Trust Blood Banks are committed to global standards for safe Blood. NABH Certificate Hyderabad Blood Bank Team with NABH Team ​ 2. NTR Trust’s Hyderabad Blood Bank completes 10 years in the service of Humanity and in saving precious lives. We thank all the Volunteer Donors, Camp Organizers, Corporate and Hospital partners and the Govt officials who have been part of this journey! WE WORK THE TALK! ntrtrust.org|2 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hyderabad Blood Bank 10 Years Poster 3. A Blood donation camp was organized by NTR Trust at Achutapuram & Maddilapalem in Visakhapatnam. 74 donors voluntarily came forward to donate blood. We would like to thank the entire Sundarapu Yuvasena team & Green Duniya, Organic Food Store Team for providing an opportunity to save more lives. 4. A free health check-up camp at Bonekal, Khammam district was organized by NTR Trust in collaboration with local Doctors. 364 residents came for the health check-up. Doctors advised them various medicines and consultation during the camp. 5. NTR Trust in collaboration with TDP Leader Shri Pilla Venkatarao garu, Vishakapatanam organized a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Sri.Pilla Barath Kumar garu(Son of Sri.Pilla Venkatarao garu) who passed into eternity 3 years ago. 112 donors voluntarily came forward to donate blood. 6. NTR Trust organized a FREE one-day medical camp at Edulabad village, Medchal district, Telangana state in collaboration with Vignan's Institute of Management and Technology for Women. The objective of the camp was to do a General Checkup like pulse, Eye Checkup, Blood Pressure, Height, Weight, BMI and to provide information regarding diet, exercise and weight control. Free medicines have been provided to patients and doctors advised them to follow up with their local doctors or public health centers. A beneficiary receiving free medicine ​ WE WORK THE TALK! ntrtrust.org|3 ​ ​ ​ ​ 7. Dr. Hitesh Kumar, Senior Manager-Transfusion Medicine, NTR Trust Blood Banks delivered a Guest lecture at State Conference, ISBTI ( Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohematology) for the 4th consecutive time. Dr.Hitesh addressed the gathering of eminent Blood Bank Heads and Transfusion Medicine specialists in the State on " Newer Trends in TTI (Transfusion Transmitted Infections)Screening" with an insight into the World-class Practices in TTI Screening being followed at NTR Trust Blood Banks i.e., Echlia + NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) Screening. 8. NTR Trust in collaboration with APSRTC National Mazdoor Union, Waltair Depot organized a Mega Blood Donation Camp in Visakhapatnam. 151 donors voluntarily came forward to donate blood. 9. A free health check-up camp at Medpalli Village, Ibrahimpatnam Constituency, Rangareddy District Telangana was organized by NTR Trust in collaboration with Max Cure Hospital, Netra Eye Institute, Gurunanak Engineering College & Local Doctors. 198 residents came for the health check-up. Doctors advised them various medicines. 10. NTR Trust in collaboration with KALINGA KOMATI WELFARE ASSOCIATION, M.V.P.Colony, organized a Mega Blood Donation camp in Visakhapatnam. 76 donors came forward to donate blood to save lives. 11. A free health check-up camp at Shaikpet Village, Jubilee Hills Constituency, Hyderabad District Telangana was organized by NTR Trust in collaboration with Star Hospital, Premier Hospital, Rise Children Hospital, Human Touch Hospital, Celestee Skin Clinic & Local Doctors. 1500 residents came for the health check-up. 12. A Blood donation camp was organized by NTR Trust at Divis Lab, Visakhapatnam & Sunrise Hospital, Kakinada. 622 donors came forward to donate blood to save lives. 13. NTR Trust in collaboration with NRI Medical College & General Hospital & local Hospitals organized Free Medical Camp at Bellamkondavari Palem Village, Macherla Mandal, Guntur district. 281 residents came for the health check-up. Doctors advised them various medicines and consultation during the camp. ECG test under process ​ 14. Dr.Hitesh Kumar-Senior Manager- Transfusion Medicine- NTR Trust Blood Banks & K.Madhavi- NTR Trust Hyderabad Blood Bank Admin attended a Symposium on "Transfusion Trends" by International speakers like Mr. Joe Vincent-National Reference laboratory, Australia and others. It included 40 invited participants from South Indian Transfusion Medicine & 2 invited speakers from 3 countries. In the Networking session Mr.Joe Vincent had an interaction with Dr.Hitesh and he was highly impressed with the Global standards with regard to the Quality of Blood at NTR Trust Blood Banks. 15. A free health check-up camp at Habsiguda Village, Uppal Constituency, Rangareddy District Telangana was organized by NTR Trust in collaboration with Lions Club & Local Doctors. 138 residents came for the health check-up. Doctors advised them various medicines and consultation during the camp. WE WORK THE TALK! ntrtrust.org|4 ​ ​ ​ ​ 16. A Blood donation camp was organized by NTR Trust at the following locations in Visakhapatnam 1) Srinagar Colony, 2) Sivaji Nagar, & 3) Vangali village, Visakhapatnam. We would like to thank the entire Sathya Sai Seva Samithi team, Abhayam Society & Vivekananda Spoorthy Team for providing an opportunity to save more lives. 79 donors came forward to ​ donate blood to save lives. 17. A free health check-up camp at Kothacheruvu Village, Puttaparthi Constituency, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh State was organized by NTR Trust in collaboration with Siri Hospital Anantapur 1777 residents came for the health check-up. Doctors advised them various medicines and consultation during the camp. Press & Media Coverage: 1. NTR Trust's Hyderabad Blood Bank has received NABH accreditation for the 3rd consecutive time! - NTRT ​ ​ ​ ​ Facebook 2. NTR Trust's Hyderabad Blood Bank completes 10 years in the service of Humanity - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ 3. Blood donation camp was organized by NTR Trust at Vizag - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ 4. Free health check-up camp at Bonekal, Khammam - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ ​ 5. Blood Donation Camp at Vizag - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 6. Free Medical Camp at Edulabad, Medchal, Telangana - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 7. A Guest lecture at State Conference, ISBTI - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 8. Blood Donation camp in Visakhapatnam - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 9. Health check-up camp at Medpalli, RR District - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 10. Blood Donation camp at Visakhapatnam - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 11. Free Health check-up camp at Shaikpet, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 12. A Blood donation camp was organized by NTR Trust in Visakhapatnam - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 13. Free Medical Camp at Bellamkondavaripalem, Guntur - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 14. A Symposium on "Transfusion Trends" - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 15. Free health check-up camp at Habsiguda - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 16. Blood donation camp was organized by NTR Trust - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ 17. Free health check-up camp at Kothacheruvu - NTRT Facebook ​ ​ ​ EDUCATION Key Activities: 1. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh & Founder Trustee of NTR Trust Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu garu inaugurated the 20th anniversary of NTR Trust celebrations and also took part in the Annual Day celebrations of NTR model school and college. After the inaugural he addressed the gathering. He reminisced his memories with late Sri NTR. He described NTR as his inspiration. He remembered his memories of the NTR model school campus which was his own school of learning about politics. He encouraged students to take up the opportunities available and be prepared to be leaders in the coming generations. He congratulated NTR Trust team and appreciated their efforts in the service of Telugu people.