On June 4, 2026, MOHAN Foundation, Nagpur conducted ‘Gift of Life’ an Organ Donation Awareness Session for the nursing staff and doctors at Avanti Institute of Cardiology, Nagpur. The objective of the session was to enhance awareness among healthcare professionals about organ donation and encourage their active participation in promoting this life-saving cause.
On behalf of MOHAN Foundation, the session was facilitated by Mrs. Veena Wathore and Ms. Neha Sailwar.
Mrs. Veena Wathore shared detailed information on the importance of organ donation, the current need for organ donors in India, and the impact of transplantation in saving lives. She explained the different types of organ donation, eligibility criteria for donors, the concept of brain stem death, and the difference between brain stem death and circulatory death. She also highlighted the legal framework governing organ donation under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) and discussed the role of healthcare professionals in identifying potential donors and supporting families during the donation process.
Following this, Ms. Neha Sailwar shared information about the work and objectives of MOHAN Foundation, its Pan-India activities, and various educational and training opportunities available for healthcare professionals. She also discussed common myths and facts related to organ donation and explained the process of taking an organ donation pledge.
The session included an interactive Question-and-Answer segment, during which participants raised queries related to brain stem death, eligibility criteria for donation, legal aspects of organ donation, and the role of medical staff in facilitating the donation process. All questions were addressed by the MOHAN Foundation team.
Around 35 nursing staff members and doctors attended the session and actively participated in the discussion.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks and a renewed commitment from the participants to support organ donation awareness and contribute towards creating a positive impact within the healthcare community.
MOHAN Foundation sincerely expresses its gratitude to Dr. Pritesh Gajbhiye, Administration officer, Avanti Institute of Cardiology, Nagpur, for providing a valuable platform to conduct this awareness session successfully.
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