Drivers learn about organ donation at Transport office

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  Mr. Bulu Behera addressing the gathering

  

  Participants during the talk

  Mr.Sharad Jighkar, Regional Transport Officer, Giripeth, Nagpur invited MOHAN foundation to conduct an awareness session on organ donation for drivers in his training hall on 28 November 2017. This was for drivers who apply for vehicle registration and driving license.

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

  v  What is  Organ Donation and the Law

  v  Who can donate organ

  v  Type of organ donation

  v  Brain Death Natural Death and Coma

  v  Myths related to Organ donation

  v  Deceased donation cases and hospitals in Nagpur

  v  Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and website

  It was a very interactive session. 55 drivers were present at the talk. 2 drivers signed consent form and took donor cards.

  The drivers asked the following questions:-

  • What is the expense for live kidney transplant?
  • What is the duration for liver transplant?
  • Is MOHAN Foundation related to the Government?

  
  
  Source-Bulu Behera