Health-Organ Donation Day-6th August 2013

Organ Donation Day-6^th August 2013

Mr.Sunil Anand’s only son Sanjay Anand, a college going boy died in road accident in New York City way back in 1996. A Delhi born Sunil was a famous CPA there. The couple took immediate decision to donate all the organs to the needy at that grievous moment, which gave them great solace in their life that their son has helped the needy even after his death.

Such instances are many throughout the world, but the misconceptions and ignorance are coming in the way of donating the organs.

The organs of Brain dead persons or those who died in accident etc are eligible for donation.

Even though donor card has no legal standing, the donor should share the decision with family members so that it is easier for them to carry out the donor’s wish.

What all organs are donated and transplanted?

·         Kidney

·         Liver /Pancreas

·         Lungs

·         Heart

·         Intestine

·         Heart Valve

·         Skin/ Bone marrow

·         Cornea, etc

·         Total : 34

Our country is in a nascent stage as far as organ donation is concerned.

People are aware of eye donation, in India, but that too proper follow up and co operation from the family of the deceased is necessary.

Proper laws by the govt, more & more awareness, and shedding of misconceptions will help organ donation its due share in India.

Let us pledge our organs on this day.