On 13th August 2022, on the occasion of World Organ Donation Day, MOHAN Foundation in association with Transplants – Help the Poor Foundation set up an information desk and conducted an awareness session on organ donation at the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGGMCH) Nagpur.
Ms. Prarthana Dwivedi -Transplant Coordinator, was the resource person. She had organised Rangoli Competition for hospital staff as well.
In her talk she explained the following topics:
Around 189 people attended the awareness session and about 128 people including staff took pledge to become organ donors. The information desk was manned outside the OPD section, banners and standees were also displayed. Around 260 students and staff visited the stall and were given information on organ donation. A rally was also organized at the hospital premises.
We thank Dr.Vaishali Shelgaonkar (HOD Anaesthesia), Dr. P Thakre (PSM Department) and Dean Dr. Mamta Solone for inviting us and supporting the cause of organ donation.