On September 27, 2025, the 37th class of Organ Donation Ambassadors was trained. Seven ambassador trainees participated in the online course. After providing an overview of the session, Dr. Hemal Kanvinde asked the learners to introduce themselves.
The training consisted of three main sessions.
1. Interactions with experts -
The experts for this session were
Dr Saranya R- JIPMER, Karaikal
Dr Anupma Kaul- SGPGI, Lucknow
Mrs Jaya Jairam, MOHAN Foundation, Mumbai
Mrs Kavitha Aeesh, MOHAN Foundation Kerela
The trainees discussed many of their doubts like
Mrs. Jaya talked about her experience as a recipient and the initial months of care she required. She emphasized how her doctor's advice motivated her to strive for life normalcy.
Mrs. Kavitha described a case study in which organ donation depended on how brain death was interpreted. She mentioned the necessity of elucidating the patient's position with the family. Whether they have come to terms with the fact that brain death is inevitable. Additionally, she clarified the need of comprehending family dynamic prior to counseling.
2. Gratitude session: To instill empathy in the trainees, Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi, project officer for the MOHAN Foundation Delhi NCR, led a workshop. Following their reading of a few case studies, all trainees were asked to compose a letter of appreciation to a donor family. After a brief break, the trainees read their letters, and Dr. Muneet offered commentary.
3. Communication about organ donation to the public. Dr Hemal Kanvinde, of the Chennai office of MOHAN Foundation spoke of the various types of audience, types of awareness. She presented many examples of modes of awareness from talks, to information desks, to rallies and art works.
The training ended with a few feedbacks from the trainees.
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