On May 13, 2026, MOHAN Foundation conducted an awareness session on organ donation at Arogya Ayusman Mandri (AAM) Kairang, Imphal East, Manipur. The session was conducted by Ms. Moirangthem Priya Devi, Program Executive, MOHAN Foundation, Imphal, and she was accompanied by Mr. Elangbam Paringanba Singh, Program Executive, MOHAN Foundation, Imphal. The session was coordinated by Mrs. Chingakham Devita Devi, Community Health Officer (CHO) along with the staff of AAM, Kairang.
Ms. Priya commenced the session by introducing the team and presenting the objectives of the program. She elaborated on the concept of organ and tissue donation, clearly distinguishing between living donation and deceased donation. Emphasizing the critical shortage of donors in Manipur, she highlighted the wide disparity between the growing demand for organs and tissues and their limited availability, primarily due to the low rate of deceased donations. She stressed that organ and tissue donation provides hope and a second chance at life for patients requiring transplantation.
She further informed the participants that transplantation services are available in Manipur both in the government and private sector. She also emphasized that the buying and selling of organs and tissues is strictly prohibited and punishable under the law. Addressing common misconceptions, she reassured attendees that organ and tissue donation does not lead to disfigurement and that the dignity of donors is always preserved.
In response to a participant’s query, Ms. Priya clearly explained the distinction between whole body donation and organ donation. She also addressed the various questions raised by the participants and clarified their doubts related to organ and tissue donation. Following the detailed explanations provided during the session, several participants reported a positive change in their understanding and perception of organ and tissue donation.
The session concluded with Ms. Priya expressing gratitude to the attendees for their enthusiastic participation and encouraging them to pledge for organ donation. Informational FAQs were distributed during the program, reaching approximately 25 individuals.
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