Mr. Sharad Jighkar, Regional Transport Officer, Giripeth, Nagpur invited MOHAN foundation to conduct an awareness session on organ donation. This was conducted on 5 June 2018 for drivers waiting in the training hall.
Mr. Bulu Behera, Transplant Coordinator MOHAN Foundation delivered a talk on Organ Donation. In his talk he explained for following points:
v What is Organ Donation, who can donate, when does it happen
v The need for donation
v Brain Death, Natural Death and Coma
v Myths related to Organ donation
v Deceased donation cases in Nagpur
v Scenario of organ donation in India and in Nagpur
v Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and Website
It was a very interactive session. 38 drivers were present at the talk and 4 of them signed consent form and took donor cards.
The drivers asked the following questions: