People urged to donate organs
Registrar Dr M Ravichand appreciated the noble cause of organ donation, noting that by pledging their organs, individuals can offer hope and grant a new lease of life to those in need.
Dean of Admissions Dr GSN Swami highlighted the importance of accessible medical services and expressed his gratitude to Manipal Hospital for conducting such a meaningful awareness initiative.
J Ramanjaneya Reddy, Director of Manipal Hospital noted that women are at the forefront of organ donation, setting an inspiring example for society. He also expressed appreciation to the Central Government for the Jeevandan programme and motivated students by stating that 'organ donation is a second chance to live.'
Distinguished medical professionals from Manipal Hospital–-Dr Utham Sharma, Clinical Head; Dr Bathina Rajesh, Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist; Dr Hariprasad, Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon–along with A Mohan, AP Joint Transport Commissioner & NTR District In-charge Deputy Transport Commissioner, addressed the gathering.
They explained the process, legal aspects, and life-changing impact of organ donation, sharing inspiring real-life stories of donors and recipients, and stressing the urgent need to bridge the gap between demand and availability of organs.
Representatives from Red FM extended their support by engaging the audience with interactive sessions. Students, faculty members, and staff of Siddhartha Academy, pledged their commitment to supporting and promoting organ donation.
The University authorities commended the University NSS Coordinator, Dr G Sivarama Prasad and Programme Officers Dr K Madhavi and Dr A Venugopal Reddy and the collaborative efforts of Manipal Hospital and Red FM for their dedication to this noble cause, reaffirming their commitment to hosting more socially impactful events in the future.
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Time of India
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- Time of India
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Nodal officer of the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO), Dr Rajiv Ranjan talks to TOI's Kritika Tiwari about the current situation of organ donation in the state, challenges and way ahead. Excerpts:- Q: What is the status of organ donation registrations and transplants in Jharkhand? A: Organ donation registrations in the state are comparatively low against the national average. Since September 2023, the state recorded 2,212 pledges, with cornea donation emerging as the most common type of tissue donation. While solid organ donation from deceased donors is yet to commence, a limited number of successful kidney transplants were performed in approved centres handling living donor procedures. Q: How aware are people about organ donation? A: Public awareness is gradually improving, but hesitation persists in pledging organs after death. SOTTO is conducting awareness programmes in schools, colleges, hospitals, and offices. Despite these, both the general public and some medical professionals remain unfamiliar with the legal framework, the brain death certification process, and the benefits of organ donation. Greater collaboration among stakeholders is needed to encourage deceased organ donations to address the rising demand caused by lifestyle and non-communicable diseases. Q: What are the other challenges? A: Major barriers include deep-rooted myths and misconceptions, cultural and religious hesitations, absence of brain death certifications in hospitals, shortage of trained transplant professionals, and inadequate infrastructure for organ retrieval and preservation. Q: What is the govt doing about it? A: SOTTO conducts year-round outreach drives, including rallies, Organ Donation Day observances, and sensitisation programmes as well as campaigns through social media platforms. Q: Is there a dedicated organ donation coordination system in the state? A: SOTTO, established in 2021 at Rims Ranchi, is responsible for coordinating and monitoring organ and tissue donations and transplants. However, compared to leading states, Jharkhand's programme still requires stronger collaboration between healthcare providers, govt bodies, social workers, media, and the public. Q: Where does Jharkhand stand compared to other states? A: The state is lagging behind, with only living kidney donations taking place so far. In ROTTO East (covering West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand), 15 deceased donations were reported in 2024 and 12 so far in 2025, most from Odisha and Kolkata. Jharkhand is yet to register its first deceased donation. Q: Are there any dedicated transplant centres? A: Yes, but only for kidney transplants from living donors. Three private hospitals, Medanta, Medica (Manipal), and Tata Main Hospital (TMH) Jamshedpur, are authorised for these procedures. For cornea transplants, four hospitals are registered, including Rims, Kashyap Eye Hospital Ranchi, Jamshedpur Eye Hospital, and ASG Eye Hospital Ranchi. Q: How can citizens pledge for organ donation? A: Individuals can register through the centralised portal using their Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked mobile number to pledge for organ donation. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Make presumed consent the standard for organ donations
Make presumed consent the standard for organ donations To donate one's organs so that others may live is perhaps the noblest legacy one can leave. (ANI Photo) In the last decade, India has made bold strides in health care. Yet when it comes to organ transplantation, unfortunately, a silent crisis continues to claim thousands of lives. Organ Donation Day, which fell earlier this week, was yet another reminder for us to take action to urgently address the need for organ donation on a larger scale. Nearly half-a-million Indians die every year waiting for a life-saving transplant due to the unavailability of organs. We have the medical expertise, and what we need now is a collective will at a national level to bridge the gap between organ supply and demand. The gap between patients' needs and organ availability and transplantation in India shows the need for urgent change. Around 200,000 patients with end-stage kidney disease, 50,000 patients with severe liver failure, and 50,000 patients with severe heart disease require a transplant to save their lives. Against this, only around 1,600 kidneys, 700 livers, and 300 hearts are transplanted each year. Every day, at least 15 patients die waiting for an organ. Every 10 minutes, a new name is added to the transplant waiting list, each life hanging in the balance. Fewer than 5% of patients with end-stage kidney disease receive a life-saving kidney transplant. The situation for heart and lung patients is even more dire. Despite our world-class transplant surgeons, India's organ donation rate remains among the lowest in the world — only 0.65 donors per million population. By contrast, countries like Spain and Croatia have donation rates of over 30 per million. This disparity shows that the shortage of organs in India is not just a medical limitation but also a societal and policy challenge. Organ donation is the ultimate act of humanity. One donor can save up to eight lives by donating their heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and tissues. To donate one's organs so that others may live is perhaps the noblest legacy one can leave. The story of Sanjay Kandasamy is a reminder of what is possible. In 1998, as a 20-month-old infant with end-stage liver failure, he underwent a liver transplant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. His father donated a portion of his liver. Today, Sanjay is a practising doctor saving lives. This is not just a story of science but is a story of second chances, of renewal, and of life itself. A persistent challenge is that families often refuse to give consent for organ donation, even when it aligns with the donor's own wishes. This has to change with awareness campaigns and policy changes. It is critical to have compassionate communication with the potential donor's family to reduce the refusal rate for organ donation. One bold policy step would be adopting a 'presumed consent' system for organ donation, as countries such as Singapore, Croatia, Spain, and others in Europe have done. Under presumed consent, every adult is presumed to be an organ donor after death, irrespective of their relatives' decision, unless they have explicitly registered their decision not to be. In Europe, the presumed consent policy has been found to have a positive impact on donation rates, with an increase in organ donations and willingness to donate organs. The time has come when we must no longer allow our people to die for want of an organ. The gift of life must become a national priority, and with the right collective action, we can step into a future where every Indian who needs a transplant has a real chance to receive one. Prathap C Reddy is founder-chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group. The views expressed are personal.
Time of India
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- Time of India
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