MOHAN Foundation was invited by Dr. D. T. Powar, Regional Transport Officer, Nagpur to conduct an awareness session on organ donation for drivers who apply for vehicles registration and driving license on 24^th May 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
• Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and website

It was a very interactive session. Approximately 30 drivers were present during the talk. 6 drivers took the consent form. They want to sign consent form after discussing with their family.

 

The Participants asked the following questions:-

What is the cause of Brain Hemorrhage?

Brain Hemorrhage patients can recover?

Where is skin bank in Nagpur?