Organ donation awareness program at Regional Transport Office, Nagpur

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  Participants at the talk

  On 11th March 2016, MOHAN Foundation, Nagpur Centre was invited by Dr. D. T. Powar, Regional Transport Officer, Nagpur to conduct an awareness session on organ donation for drivers who apply for vehicle registration and driving license.

  Mr. Bulu Behera delivered gave a PPP on Organ donation. In his talk he explained the following points-

  • Meaning of Organ Donation.
  • Processes of Organ Donation.
  • Types of Organ Donation.
  • Difference between coma & brain death.
  • Causes of Brain death.
  • Live donation & decease donation.
  • Role of ZTCC.
  • THO act.
  • Information about MOHAN foundation, helpline number & MOHAN foundation website.

  It was a very interactive session. Approximately 38 persons were present during the talk. 18 drivers took the consent forms, and said they will discuss with their family members then sign consent form.

  Participants asked following questions:

  Who will donate organs?

  Nagpur is doing which organ transplant?

  What is the process of eye donation & skin donation?

  
  
  Source-Bulu Behera