MOHAN Foundation was invited by Dr. D. T. Powar to speak to driver on organ donation. He is Regional Transport Officer, Nagpur and is very supportive of the cause. The awareness session on organ donation was for drivers who apply for vehicle registration and driving License on 29 January 2016.

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

• Importance and need of Organ donation:
• Types of donations –Live and deceased donation
• Difference between Natural death, Coma and Brain Death
• THO Act and myths related to Organ donation
• Eye donation, skin donation & whole body donation
• Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and website
• Importance of Organ transplant Act & Role of ZTCC in Nagpur

It was a very interactive session. Approximately 55 drivers were present during the talk. 5 drivers took the consent form, they will discuss with their family members then sign consent form.

 

The Participants asked the following questions:-

Kidney can be stored?

Where does whole body donation take place?