Drivers at RTO learn about Organ Donation on August 5, 2016

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  Mr. Bulu Behera addressing the audience

  

  Drivers at the talk

  MOHAN Foundation was invited by Dr. D. T. Powar, Regional Transport Officer, Giripeth, Nagpur to conduct an awareness session on organ donation and transplantation.  The program was conducted on 5 August 2016, for drivers who apply for vehicles registration and driving license.

   

  Mr. Bulu Behera delivered a talk on Organ donation. In his talk he explained the following points:-

  • What is Organ Donation
  • Who can donate organs
  • Which organs can be donated during live

  • Natural death, brain death and coma
  • THO Act and myths related to Organ donation.
  • Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and website.

   

  Approximately 35 drivers were present at the talk. 3 drivers took the donor card.  The discussion after the talk was on age limit to donation and causes of brain death. 

  
  
  Source-Bulu Behera