On 11^th August 2021, MOHAN Foundation, in collaboration with Transplants – Help the Poor Foundation, conducted sensitization on organ donation at I.G.G.M.C Nagpur. The facilitators were Ms Prarthana Dwivedi (Transplant Coordinator).

Ms Prarthana Dwivedi introduced MOHAN Foundation and Transplants - Help the Poor Foundation as not-for-profit NGOs working for the cause of organ donation. Various concepts such as circulatory death, brain death, organs & tissues that can be donated in either case of death, tissues that can be donated (cornea, skin, bones, etc.) were covered. She also touched upon newer medical advancements such as hand donation.

The emotional aspect of how many lives can be saved / healed through organ and tissue donation was covered through examples of successful transplant stories, articles and news about green corridor. Ms Prarthana shared some of the myths surrounding deceased organ donation and explained the relevant facts. She described the importance of discussing organ donation with the family and carrying a Donor Card in the purse or wallet. About 23 participants including nurses, paramedic staff and the Resident doctors of the SICU Department participated in the workshop.

We thank Dr Vaishali Shelgaokar (HOD Anaesthesia) for inviting us and all the participants for supporting the cause of organ donation.