“About one lakh people die due to brain death. Out of this, only 300 are ultimately taken up for liver or organ donation. There is a discrepancy in the available pool and the numbers that are ultimately used.”
Read More2-Month-Old Nigerian Baby Undergoes Liver Transplant In Delhi
A two-month-old Nigerian baby weighing 2.1-kg has successfully undergone a liver transplant at a city hospital in Delhi and is claimed to be the smallest baby yet to undergo the surgical procedure.
Read More50% Of Donated Eyes Going To Waste: Health Ministry
More than 2.5 lakh blind people in India could regain eyesight if majority of the Indian hospitals start conducting eye transplants, showed statistics recently released by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Read MoreHeart Flown To Delhi From Indore Saves Life Of 30-Year-Old
“The patient suffered from ischemic heart disease (condition that affects the supply of blood to the heart) and already had a stent procedure surgery. The heart was harvested from the 30-year-old man in Indore who had died in a road accident.”
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Every year, about 5 lakh people die awaiting organ transplants; because of non-availability of organs. With More to Give, we aim to raise awareness about the pressing need for organ donation, and encourage people to join the cause. Besides pledging your organs, there’s a lot more you can volunteer to do to support our initiative.
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