Pune hospital conferred 'Best BSD Award' and 'Best Organ Transplant Coordinator Award'
PUNE: Pune's private hospital has been awarded with the 'Best Brain Stem Death (BSD) Team in Maharshtra' and 'Best Organ Transplant Coordinator Award' for its remarkable contribution in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
The awards were presented at a special felicitation ceremony organized by ROTTO-SOTTO (Regional cum State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization – Western Region & Maharashtra) on Indian Organ Donation Day. Prakashrao Abitkar, Minister of Public Health & Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra presented the award to Dr. Yashraj Patil, Trustee & Treasurer, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. Also present on the occasion were Dr.
H.H. Chavan, Medical Superintendent and Dr. Vrushali Patil, Director, Organ Donation & Transplant Department of the hospital.
In the same event, Vasanti Musalde and Alishiba Wakde from the hospital were felicitated with the Best Organ Transplant Coordinator Award for their outstanding efforts.
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The ceremony was graced by Dr. Akash Shukla, Director, ROTTO-SOTTO; Dr. Sangeeta Rawat, Dean, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital; and Deans of various medical colleges.
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To accelerate the organ donation movement, every individual must come forward. We must highlight the possibility of a healthy and fulfilling life post-transplant. Creating public awareness about organ donation is crucial," said Mr. Prakashrao Abitkar. He added, 'It's encouraging to see many social organizations and hospitals bringing about a positive shift in public mindset through awareness campaigns.
' He congratulated all the award recipients.
Dr. P. D. Patil, Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, expressed, 'This award further strengthens our organ donation and transplant mission. We will continue this initiative with dedication. The recognition by ROTTO-SOTTO and the government has taken our efforts to greater heights.' He congratulated the entire team for this achievement
The award ceremony was held at the Dr. Sen and Dr. Kinare Auditorium, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
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