On July 17, 2026, MOHAN Foundation, in association with Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), conducted an awareness session on organ donation at General Surgery Outpatient Department (SOPD), NHAK, as part of its ongoing public education and outreach initiatives. The session was conducted by Mr. Lirenthung N. Kithan, Project Lead, and attended by Ms. Sedekieno Rino, Programme Executive, MOHAN Foundation, Nagaland.

The session began with Mr. Lirenthung sharing the vision and mission of MOHAN Foundation and highlighting its activities across the country. Participants were informed that MOHAN Foundation, in collaboration with Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), has initiated its activities in Nagaland. He also shared that NHAK is in the process of implementing the Human Organ Retrieval and Transplantation programme, which is expected to greatly benefit the people of Nagaland.

The concept of organ donation and its life-saving potential was then explained, highlighting how it can give patients a second chance at life and bring hope to their families. Information was shared on the organs and tissues that can be donated, who can become a donor, and when organ donation is possible. The difference between coma and brain stem death was also clarified, explaining that life-saving solid organs can be retrieved from deceased donors only after brain stem death. In cases of circulatory death, tissues, such as the cornea, skin, and heart valves, can be donated.

Participants were informed about the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 (THOTA), which recognises brain stem death as a legal form of death, regulates organ donation and transplantation, and prohibits the commercial trade of human organs.

Eye donation was also discussed, explaining that only the cornea is retrieved and not the entire eyeball. Common myths and misconceptions were addressed, including that all major religions support organ donation and that organ retrieval does not disfigure the donor's body. Participants were encouraged to pledge as organ donors and inform their family members of their decision, as family consent is essential under India's opt-in system for deceased organ donation.

Following the session, Ms. Sedekieno Rino distributed informational brochures and encouraged participants to read them to gain a better understanding of organ donation and share the information with their family members and the wider community.

A total of 35 participants were reached through the session.