An organ donation awareness session was conducted on April 8, 2026 at Orchid Hospital, Ranchi with the objective of educating people about the importance of organ and tissue donation and encouraging them to support the noble cause of saving lives through donation. The session witnessed the participation of around 22 attendees, who actively engaged throughout the programme.
The awareness session was facilitated by Mr. Mukesh Kumar Singh from MOHAN Foundation, Ranchi. He began the session by introducing the work and mission of MOHAN Foundation, highlighting its continuous efforts in promoting organ donation awareness and sensitizing communities across the country.
Mr. Mukesh Kumar Singh explained the importance of organ and tissue donation in a simple and informative manner. He spoke about how organ donation can save and improve multiple lives and emphasized the growing need for organ donors in India. The participants were educated about different types of donation, including living organ donation and deceased organ donation, along with the importance of family consent and awareness.
The session also covered essential topics such as eye donation, tissue donation, and the organs that can be donated after death. Participants were informed about the concept of brain stem death and cardiac death, and how timely organ and tissue donation can provide a second chance at life to patients suffering from end-stage organ failure.
Mr. Mukesh Kumar Singh further addressed common myths and misconceptions surrounding organ donation and clarified doubts raised by the participants. He encouraged attendees to openly discuss organ donation with their family members and spread awareness within their communities.
The programme remained interactive and informative throughout, with participants showing keen interest in understanding the process and significance of organ donation. The session helped create greater awareness among the attendees and encouraged positive discussions on the life-saving impact of organ donation.
Overall, the awareness session was successful in sensitizing the participants and motivating them to support and promote the cause of organ donation in society.