Drivers learn about organ donation at RTO in Nagpur

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  Mr. Bulu Behera addressing the gathering

  

  Drivers 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 5 January 2018.This was for drivers who apply for vehicle registration and driving license and was conducted in the waiting hall of the Regional Transport Office (RTO).

  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 organs

  v  Type of organ donation

  v  Brain Death, Natural Death and Coma

  v  Myths related to Organ donation

  v  Deceased donation cases in Nagpur

  v  Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and website

  It was a very interactive session. 28 drivers were present at the talk. 3 drivers signed consent form and took donor cards.

  The drivers asked the following questions:-

  • What is the benefit to MOHAN Foundation if organs are donated?
  • What is Brain death & Natural death?
  • How will MOHAN Foundation know of my death?

   

  
  
  Source-Bulu Behera