On 24th June 2026, Manipal Hospitals Goa, in association with the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) Goa Chapter, organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on Organ Donation and End-of-Life Care, bringing together healthcare professionals, critical care specialists, neurologists, nephrologists, surgeons, transplant coordinators, and key stakeholders involved in organ donation and transplantation.
The programme commenced at 1:30 p.m. till 4 pm and focused on several critical aspects of deceased organ donation and end-of-life care. The scientific sessions covered topics such as the early identification and certification of brain death, maintenance of potential organ donors, withdrawal and withholding of life-sustaining treatment, and best practices in deceased organ donation.
Renowned experts shared their knowledge and experience during the CME, including Dr. Omkar Churi, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Goa; Dr. Amol Mahaldar, Lead Consultant, Nephrology and Transplant Physician, Manipal Hospitals, Goa; and Dr. (Col.) Avnish Seth, VSM, Country Head of Manipal Organ Sharing & Transplant (MOST), MOHAN Foundation Country Lead - Best Practices (Organ Donation & Transplant), a member of the Apex Technical Committee of NOTTO, and the lead of the National Working Group on Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD).
A major highlight of the programme was the panel discussion titled "Challenges with Deceased Organ Donation." The discussion brought together experts from across Goa to deliberate on the practical and ethical challenges in increasing deceased organ donation rates and improving transplant outcomes.
Among the invited panelists was Mr. Gabriel Pereira, Organ Donation Ambassador from the MOHAN Foundation, who shared insights on community engagement, public awareness, and the importance of encouraging families to have conversations about organ donation. The panel also included Dr Preeti Varghese, Joint Director, SOTTO Goa, as well as transplant coordinators and intensivists from various transplant hospitals across the state.
The interactive discussion fostered meaningful dialogue on strengthening organ donation programmes, improving collaboration between hospitals and government agencies, and enhancing awareness among both healthcare professionals and the public. The CME reaffirmed the commitment of Manipal Hospitals Goa and its partners towards advancing ethical organ donation practices and ultimately saving more lives through transplantation.
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