Brain-dead donors to receive guard of honour: Health min
organ donation
and said donors would be felicitated, while in the cases of
cadaveric donation
guard of honour would be provided during the last rites of donor.
He was addressing a gathering of organ donors and recipients at an event here on World Organ Donation Dayon Wednesday,
He emphasized the invaluable contribution of donors, stating, "No amount of praise can truly honour their selflessness-and the same goes for those whose lives have been saved through their generosity." he said.
"Every individual should have the right to (medical) screening," said Shukla, emphasizing the importance of early detection and accessible healthcare for all.
Highlighting recent advancements, Shukla cited the use of the PM Shri Air Ambulance in a cadaveric donation case. He noted that while earlier patients had to travel to other states,
Madhya Pradesh is now building its own capacity, and best practices from states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala should be adopted.
Organ donation awareness was the central theme of the event. Representatives from the private hospital shared their journey, stating that they now facilitate nearly two donations per day and aim to scale up to one kidney transplant daily with govt support.
Minister Shukla also announced plans to expand
heart and liver transplant
facilities across the state and noted that MP has recorded 450 kidney transplants so far.
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