On May 22, 2026, MOHAN Foundation, in association with the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, conducted an organ and tissue donation awareness talk at Eye New Out Patient Department (OPD) Block, RIMS. The session was conducted by Mr. Elangbam Paringanba Singh, Program Executive, MOHAN Foundation, Manipur and he was accompanied by Ms. Moirangthem Priya Devi, Program Executive, MOHAN Foundation, Manipur.

Mr. Paringanba commenced the session by engaging participants in an interactive discussion to assess their existing understanding and perceptions of organ donation. He subsequently delivered a comprehensive presentation on organ donation, clearly distinguishing between living and deceased donation while explaining the significance of each. He further emphasized the immense value of organ donation by highlighting that a single donor has the potential to save up to eight lives.

Addressing the queries raised by the participants, Ms. Priya highlighted the progress of organ donation initiatives in Manipur, with special reference to healthcare institutions in the state where successful transplantation procedures have been conducted. She also explained the process through which waiting lists of patients are maintained in the hospitals offering transplantation services. In addition, she conducted an informative discussion on the legal framework governing organ donation, reiterating that the commercial trade of human organs is a punishable offence under the law.

Concluding the session, Mr. Paringanba explained the process of pledging for organ and tissue donation and provided information regarding the toll-free helpline and the Manipur office contact number for any organ donation-related queries. Informational leaflets were also distributed at the end of the session.

Approximately 30 participants were reached through the awareness session.