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MOHAN Foundation Invited to conduct an awareness session on Organ Donation at NetCore Cloud Pvt. Ltd., Gurgugram |
On August 10, 2023, MOHAN Foundation (MF) was invited to conduct an awareness session on organ donation for NetCore Cloud Pvt. Ltd. Gurugram employees. Ms. Vaishnavi Mane, HR, NetCore Cloud, Mumbai, contacted Dr. Hemal Kanvinde, Quality Assurance Officer, MF, Chennai, to organise an organ donation awareness session at their Gurugram office. Ms. Simran Anand, Programme Officer, coordinated with Ms. Jini Sharma, HR, NetCore Cloud Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, to organise the session. Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi was the resource person for the session. She was accompanied by Ms. Simran.
Dr. Muneet introduced the attendees to the MF and the basic idea of organ donation. She conveyed the concept of brain death. She emphasised the numerous stages involved in declaring brain death. The concept of "consent" in relation to deceased and living donors organ donations was also explained in detail.
The following topics were explained in detail: • Organ donation and its need • Status of organ donation in India • When and how does organ donation take place? • Organs that can be donated during life and after death • Transplant Law • Cornea donation • Brain death • Causes of brain death • Contraindications to organ donation • Role of the MOHAN Foundation • Role of individuals and the public in creating awareness of organ donation
The audience was informed about the process of becoming an organ donor as well as the importance of family dialogue regarding organ donation.
Overall, the session was interactive; participants enthusiastically contributed to the discussion.
Close to eight participants attended the session.
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