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Organ donation & Transplantation is one of the most remarkable
medical success stories of this century. Besides Eyes
and Kidneys for the past twenty years or so, it is
also possible to transplant other organs like lungs,heart,liver and pancreas. To
make all these transplant possible in India and thus alleviate the
suffering of many patients, the government of India in1994 passed a ACT
called "Transplant of Human Organ Act"
For the past decade the concept of "Eyes Donation" has been
very popular and successful thanks to whole hearted support of people
like you to this noble concept The new act broadens this concept of
organ donation to include other organs besides eyes and kidneys."DONOR CARD" is the first step in this regard and your
signing the card can save many lives
WHO CAN BE A DONOR?
Anyone, from child to an old person. Even if you have had serious
illness in the past you can become a donor under the right circumstances.
WHAT IS DONAR CARD?
Donor Card is a card of credit card size and it can carried in your
wallet or purse.
Donor Card is a way of expressing your
wishes. It is like making a will .By signing the Donor card
you have agreed to organ donation.
HOW DO I CARRY THE DONOR CARD? Keep this card always
with you in your wallet or purse .Let your close relatives
know your wishes about organ donation
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