On January 18, 2024, MOHAN Foundation, Nagpur conducted an awareness session on Organ donation at Khaparkheda Gram panchayat for their members. Mr. Nitin Raut, a Gram-Panchayat member celebrated his birthday by organizing this awareness session. Dr. Amod Gurjar, Lecturer at Matru SewaSangh Institute of Social Work, coordinated the session. Mr. Bulu Behera, Transplant Coordinator conducted the session. The Khaperkeda Gram panchayat office is located at 60 KM away from Nagpur city. Mr. Behera explained the importance of Organ Donation.The following information was given to the audience.
What is Organ donation?
Who can donate organ?
In case of brain death, which organs can be donated?
What is the difference between coma and brain death?
Information regarding Organ Transplant Act 1994
Information regarding Donor card and helpline number as well as MOHAN activities.
The following queries were asked by audience.
After death, whom to contact for Organ donation?
The financial schemes available for Kidney Transplant
Approximately 22 members attended the session and 3 of them signed the Pledge Form.