On Thursday, October 17, Mumbai witnessed its 69th organ donation, when the family of a 60-year-old brain-dead woman consented to donate her organs. During the last week itself, the city had witnessed three cadaver donations
As awareness regarding organ donation is slowly but steadily growing, more people are coming forward to donate the organs of their loved ones. This noble gesture helped save the lives of innocent people who have been waitlisted for an organ transplant. A 60-year-old woman was declared brain-dead by doctors. After being counselled the patient’s relative […]
Last week, Mumbai witnessed its 66th and 67th organ donation. The city had seen eight organ donations in the month of September. This goes to show that awareness regarding organ donation is increasing in the city and day-by-day more people are becoming aware of the vital importance of organ donation
Organ donation is the process of donating organs or biological tissue to a living recipient, who needs a transplant. There is a huge shortage of donated organs in India, which results in a large number of deaths among patients as they do not receive an organ in time. A 75-year-old man was declared brain-dead by […]
On Sunday, October 20, Punekars will run a marathon to spread awareness of the importance of organ donation. The run has been organised by Lions Club International District 3234D2 in Pune. The marathon will have a run of 3 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21 km i.e. half-marathon. The run has been organised at Pune near BMCC college ground
As per the Health Ministry’s report in 2018, only 0.80 per million people opted to donate their organs in India. And, there is a steep imbalance between the demand and supply of the organs. The main aim of the marathon is to spread awareness among the children and youths about the importance of organ donation. India needs 2 […]
They have to be alert at all times; the nature of their job requires complete dedication and commitment from them. As it is not just a job, but a mission to save lives. They have to keep their emotions in check and maintain composure while dealing with relatives of a patient. An organ transplant coordinator has many roles to fulfil, such as a counsellor and a life-saver
For them, every day poses a new challenge. They know their task is not so easy, but they do not let difficult moments get the better of them. “Sleepless nights are a part of my job. When a phone rings at midnight, I have only one thing on my mind, to rush to the hospital […]
Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has urged all the concerned health ministers of states and union territories to spread awareness among the masses in regards to organ donation
One single organ and tissue donor can save or improve the lives of more than eight people, helping to restore eyesight, damaged tissues or vital functions. Organ transplantation gives thousands of children and adults each year a renewed chance at living full and active lives. On the second day of the 13th Conference of Central […]
An organ transplant coordinator is someone who helps give a person in need a new lease of life. As part of their job, they also need to be equipped with soft skills to deal with the emotions of the family. And respond to the situation as it unfolds before them. In the end, no matters how hard their work might seem they never give up and they carry on with their mission to spread awareness and save lives
Emotions run high in a family when their patient is declared as brain-dead. It is a difficult time for them. They are under stress with the bad news that they have received. And at the same time, the organ transplant coordinators have to approach them. It is not easy to speak with the family in […]
This is an indication that Punekars are warming up to the concept of organ donation. This goes to show that awareness regarding organ donation is increasing in the city and day-by-day more people are becoming aware of the vital importance of organ donation. As awareness about the organ donation process is steadily on the rise, more family members are coming ahead themselves to give consent
The efforts taken by the state of Maharashtra has led to growing awareness about the concept of organ donation in Maharashtra. The ceaseless work of ZTCC coordinators and everyone involved in the process of organ donation has led to this A cadaver donation took occurred aon Tuesday, October 08. A 23-year-old had met with an […]
Navratri may have ended, but we are continuing our series on organ transplant coordinators whose work has helped change the lives of others. Today’s transplant coordinator didn’t know that she was going to be doing this job, this responsibility was suddenly thrust upon her but she readily accepted the challenge. She has seen some difficult cases, but she has not let anything affect her resilient spirit
An organ transplant coordinator has to remain on their toes. Their mind needs to be alert. For them, every day poses a new challenge. They know their task is not so easy, but the confidence which beams from them, suggests that it is not difficult either. They give their best through a selfless gesture to […]
An organ transplant coordinator is someone who helps give a person in need a new lease of life. But apart from that, they have to handle several other responsibilities and maintain a work-life balance. In the end, no matters how hard their work might seem they never give up and they carry on with their mission to spread awareness and save lives
Today, we introduce you to Shilpa Barve, although she has just been working in the field for 11 years, she has learnt a lot by observing her seniors. She has a zealous passion for her work and doesn’t mind the hours she has to put it, as for her everything she does is worth it […]
As we continue our series of organ transplant coordinator this Navratri season, we bring you a different story each day on a person who has made a difference in the lives of others by giving them a second chance to live. Today we introduce you to Manjiri Damle, who has been working in this field since the last 16 years. She handles cases of both live and cadaver organ donations. So far, she has managed to convince 150 live donors, along with counselling families of brain-dead patients
With each and every passing day, the waiting list of people, who are in dire need of organ transplantation is increasing. Currently, in India, a whopping 5 lakh patients are waiting for a kidney transplant and only 8,000 kidneys are available for transplant every year. In the current scenario, the role of an organ transplant […]
As awareness regarding organ donation is slowly but steadily growing, more people are coming forward to donate the organs of their loved ones. This noble gesture helped save the lives of innocent people who have been waitlisted for an organ transplant. A 60-year-old woman was declared brain-dead by doctors. After being counselled the patient’s relative […]
For them, every day poses a new challenge. They know their task is not so easy, but they do not let difficult moments get the better of them. “Sleepless nights are a part of my job. When a phone rings at midnight, I have only one thing on my mind, to rush to the hospital 
One single organ and tissue donor can save or improve the lives of more than eight people, helping to restore eyesight, damaged tissues or vital functions. Organ transplantation gives thousands of children and adults each year a renewed chance at living full and active lives. On the second day of the 13th Conference of Central 
Emotions run high in a family when their patient is declared as brain-dead. It is a difficult time for them. They are under stress with the bad news that they have received. And at the same time, the organ transplant coordinators have to approach them. It is not easy to speak with the family in 
The efforts taken by the state of Maharashtra has led to growing awareness about the concept of organ donation in Maharashtra. The ceaseless work of ZTCC coordinators and everyone involved in the process of organ donation has led to this A cadaver donation took occurred aon Tuesday, October 08. A 23-year-old had met with an 
An organ transplant coordinator has to remain on their toes. Their mind needs to be alert. For them, every day poses a new challenge. They know their task is not so easy, but the confidence which beams from them, suggests that it is not difficult either. They give their best through a selfless gesture to 
Today, we introduce you to Shilpa Barve, although she has just been working in the field for 11 years, she has learnt a lot by observing her seniors. She has a zealous passion for her work and doesn’t mind the hours she has to put it, as for her everything she does is worth it 
With each and every passing day, the waiting list of people, who are in dire need of organ transplantation is increasing. Currently, in India, a whopping 5 lakh patients are waiting for a kidney transplant and only 8,000 kidneys are available for transplant every year. In the current scenario, the role of an organ transplant