Sensitization programme on Organ Donation for the staff of Ulve Fire station, Navi Mumbai

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  Group photo with members

  On 13 th November 2023, on the occasion of Diwali Celebration MOHAN Foundation conducted a sensitization programme on Organ Donation for the staff of Ulve Firestation, Navi Mumbai.Mr. Pratik Shendge Incharge of Ulve Fire Station requested MOHAN Foundation to conduct an awareness session on organ donation for the staff.Ms. Prarthana Dwivedi began her session by explaining MOHAN Foundation and itsactivities.She discussed the following topics on organ donation

  1. What is organ and tissue donation

  2. Types of Death- Brain death and Circulatory death

  3. How does State Authorization Committee allocate organs?

  4. Eye and skin donation can be even done at home.

  5. Importance of donor card.

  MOHAN Foundation helpline number was introduced to the audience. After the session, participants asked the below questions-

  1. What is the process of brain steam death certification?

  2. Can unclaimed bodies be used for study and research purpose? 

  The session was interactive and informative. 12 members participated in this session. We would like to thanks Mr. Pratik Shendge for inviting us and supporting the cause of Organ Donation.

  
  
  Source-Prarthana Dwivedi