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Organ Donation: Misconceptions Are Hindrances In Mobilising People To Donate Organs, Finds A Study

A study conducted in Coimbatore finds that misconceptions about organ donation like fear of body disfigurement and the fear of misuse of the organs donated inhibit people from pledging organs and donating organs of the brain stem dead patients to save lives

34 Green Corridors In 34 Months: How Indore Is Saving Lives Through Effective Time Management

34 green corridors have been created in the last 34 months in Indore which has saved nearly 175 lives of critical patients awaiting organ transplantation

NDTV-Fortis More To Give Organ Donation Walkathon On November 25

Every year, 4 lakh Indians lose their lives waiting for organs. With less than 1000 cadaveric donations (organ donations from a deceased donor) taking place last year, India has an Organ Donation rate of 0.8 person per million individuals, one of the lowest in the world. In a nation of over a billion people, there’s [...]