On March 16, 2025, the MOHAN Foundation conducted a sensitization session on organ donation at the Nightingale Nursing Institute, Kongpal Kongkham Leikai, Imphal-East, Manipur. The session was led by Ms. Laishram Monica Devi, Programme Officer, MOHAN Foundation.
Organized with the approval of the Principal, the session ensured smooth execution and active participation from nursing students.
Ms. Monica commenced the session by highlighting the crucial role of future healthcare professionals in understanding organ donation and its life-saving impact. She encouraged students to spread awareness within their communities. She also introduced the MOHAN Foundation, detailing its mission and objectives in promoting organ donation across society.
Key topics covered during the session:
• Organ failure and its societal impact
• Development of the living donor renal transplant program in the Northeastern states
• Types of organ donation and donor eligibility criteria
• The status of organ donation in India and Manipur
• Advances in organ transplantation, including hand transplants
• Common myths and facts about organ donation
• Differences between circulatory death, brain death, and coma
• Steps to pledge or register for organ donation
The session concluded with the distribution of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on organ donation.
Nearly 70 participants attended, actively engaging in discussions and gaining valuable insights into organ donation.
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