Press Release

Al Ain, UAE: NMC Trading, Al Ain the FMCG arm of NMC Healthcare organized a Blood Donation Camp to mark the birthday of Dr. B.R Shetty, MD & CEO, NMC Healthcare on August 5, 2012.

Dr. Krishnan Unni, Executive Vice president, NMC Trading inaugurated the event and said NMC Healthcare has always been on the forefront in taking noble initiatives like the Blood Donation Camps under the guidance and support of Dr B. R Shetty. He further added that “the gift of blood is the gift of life and we firmly believe that our collective wishes, prayers and community services would translate into abundant health, prosperity, and wealth to our great visionary leader Dr. B.R. Shetty, who always guide us through".

Nithyanand Shetty, Warehouse Manager-NMC Trading, declared that his unit in Al Ain would henceforth organize the blood donation camp every year to celebrate the birthday of Dr. B R Shetty in honor of his services rendered to the society.

NMC Healthcare believes that such kind of activities helps in spreading awareness amongst the community on the importance of blood donation and how a drop of blood donated can be instrumental in saving life. It is the necessity for the global community to indulge more and more in community service, especially when many people across the world succumb to death due to lack of blood supply during surgery. 

On this special occasion of Dr. Shetty’s birthday, the employees of NMC  Trading donated blood in large numbers and once again proved their care and concern towards the community.

Brief History about NMC Healthcare :

NMC Healthcare LLC is a leading Health- care provider in the UAE, with business divisions in private hospitals, medical centres and pharmacies across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain and Sharjah, and a distribution arm, NMC Trading, for the distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical and scientific equipment, food, veterinary and consumer products across the entire country. From its inception in 1975, NMC Health care has evolved into an integrated health care company with a wide network of hospitals, medical centres, and pharmacies across the UAE. NMC Health care provides a comprehensive range of health care services, supported by experienced medical professionals cutting across various disciplines, covering the entire gamut of medical diagnosis and treatment. Over the years, NMC Health care has earned a reputation as a world-class medical institution synonymous with genuine care, concern and commitment.