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Expert Blog: Steps To Ensure A Steady Rise In Organ Donation Rate In India

As per the latest statistics, the organ donation rate in India is 0.8 per million. From raising awareness levels, establishing infrastructure in hospitals to amending our existing laws, here are some of the measures that India needs to take

Expert Blog: Myths Associated With Brain Death And Organ Donation In India

Organ donation, where a single deceased donor can save upto eight lives, has very few takers in India. One of the reasons being misconceptions that continue to overshadow reason and hamper the spread of an action that can save many lives. An expert from Fortis Hospital gives a reality check

Expert Blog: Organ Donation Day, Let This Human Chain Not Go In Vain

Director of Fortis Organ Retrieval & Transplant centre explains why there is a need to change the existing organ donation ratio (0.8 per million population) and how an individual can save upto 8 lives by choosing to donate organs

Our Motto Was Not “Why us?”, But “Try us!” – A Transplant Story

You never meet people by accident. They always come into your life for a very definite purpose that is only revealed later. That’s exactly where my story begins and what it is about.

Why Organ Donation Day Activities Will Not Improve Organ Donation

While activities held on Organ Donation Day help in raising awareness about the cause, it doesn’t exactly help increase the rate of organ donation. Here’s why.

‘An Angel Gifted Life to My Daughter’

On December 19, 2014, my daughter Zainab returned from school wearing a pink frock and a silver tiara that she had chosen to wear for the carol singing competition. I had no idea that that day would mark the beginning of the most difficult battle of my life.