On January 16, 2024, MOHAN Foundation conducted sensitization sessions on organ donation and transplantation at the Department of Community Medicine, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. The sessions were led by Ms. Laishram Monica Devi, Programme Officer, MOHAN Foundation.

The event was organized with the approval of Prof. Sanjib Singh Nepram, Medical Superintendent of RIMS, and Dr. H. Sanayaima Devi, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine at RIMS. Ms. Chongtham Pritam, a Medical Social Worker involved in renal transplant coordination at RIMS, played a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of the session and active participation from attendees. The session was designed for the teaching faculty and medical students of the department.

Dr. H. Sanayaima Devi opened the session, emphasizing the growing relevance of transplant science in today's healthcare context. She warmly welcomed Ms. Monica Devi, inviting her to share valuable insights with the participants.

Ms. Monica Devi began her presentation by introducing MOHAN Foundation, explaining its mission and objectives to promote organ donation across society.

The session featured an informative PowerPoint presentation that covered key topics, including:

• Types of organ donation and eligibility criteria for donors

• The status of organ donation in India and Manipur

• Common myths and facts about organ donation

• Differences between circulatory death, brain death, and coma

• The importance of the donor card

• Steps to pledge or register for organ donation

• Advances in organ transplantation, including hand transplants

Ms. Chongtham Pritam encouraged the department to actively share this information through their fieldwork initiatives, extending the reach of organ donation awareness efforts.

At the conclusion of the session, Dr. Shoubam Christina, Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine, delivered the vote of thanks, summarizing the session's impact and expressing gratitude to the organizers and participants.

Following the presentation, participants posed several thought-provoking questions, including:

• The norms of the waiting list registry in India

• The viability of organs after retrieval

• Reasons for the lower rates of organ donation among medical personnel

The session saw close to 40 participants, who actively engaged in discussions and gained valuable insights into organ donation and transplantation.