Indian Organ Donation Day: A Day of Double Victory for MOHAN Foundation

• Highlights:

  • MOHAN Foundation was awarded the title of the best NGO for its outstanding contributions to the field of organ donation at the 13th Indian Organ Donation Day event
  • The prestigious ceremony took place on August 3 on the account of Indian Organ Donation Day
  • It was conducted in the honorable presence of the Minister of Health and Family Welfare

  August 3, a day that we commemorate as the Indian Organ Donation Day is a day to raise awareness and celebrate lives. This celebration is not possible without the efforts and hard work of umpteen people who have been the messiah to spread the proper awareness, information and ensure a smooth process of organ donation for both, the donor and the recipient.
  
  A number of organ donation organizations have been working day and night behind this noble cause and as they say, no effort goes unnoticed. One such organization that has been a strong pillar for this cause is the �MOHAN Foundation.�
  
  

  MOHAN Foundation Receives �Best NGO� Award

  MOHAN Foundation received the award for being the best NGO at the 13th IODD which was held on 3rd August in the presence of the Hon�ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
  
  

  Mohan Foundation Conducts First Successful Deceased Donation in Entire Northeast India

  But what was a greater achievement for this organization was that a day before receiving this award they helped a successful deceased donation in Manipur despite the unrest in the region.
  
  �This is the First donation of its kind in the whole of the Northeast region in India.�
  
  With the support of the SBI Foundation, MOHAN Foundation has been working in Imphal in the Govt sector at Jawahar Lal Institute of Medical Sciences for the last 5 years. They recently conducted their third ICU Counselling workshop.
  
  

  Introducing MOHAN Foundation: A Pillar of Support in the Cause of Organ Donation

  Among the many NGOs devoted to this noble cause, one organization stands out as a true pillar of support: the "MOHAN Foundation." This non profit, non-governmental organization was founded by a group of compassionate medical and non-medical professionals with a shared commitment to expanding the reach of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act.
  
  

  Mission "Gift of Life": Transforming Lives through Organ Transplants

  The overarching mission of MOHAN Foundation is to ensure that every Indian suffering from end-stage organ failure is provided with the precious "gift of life" through life-saving organ transplants . To achieve this goal, the foundation has set forth several key objectives:

  1. Creating public awareness among diverse segments of the population about the importance of organ donation
  2. Training healthcare professionals in efficient transplant coordination to facilitate the donation process
  3. Counseling families of "brain dead" victims, sensitively encouraging them to consider organ donation
  4. Establishing a computerized network for logistical support in hospitals, facilitating organ donation and utilization
  5. Collaborating with Government (State and Central) to advocate for favorable legislation that promotes organ donations in India
  6. Building a strong network with other organ procurement organizations across the country
  7. Raising necessary resources to effectively promote and support organ donation initiatives

  Impactful Work In the Field of Organ Donation

  MOHAN Foundation's impactful work is carried out through four core groups, each focusing on specific aspects of their mission:

  1. Public Education for Organ Donation: Engaging in widespread campaigns to raise awareness and educate the public about organ donation.
  2. Indian Transplant Newsletter (ITN): Disseminating valuable information and updates related to organ transplantation.
  3. Patient Support Group (PSG): Providing essential support to patients and their families throughout the transplant journey.
  4. Indian Network for Organ Sharing (INOS): Facilitating collaboration and coordination among different stakeholders involved in organ donation.

  Through their unwavering dedication and strategic initiatives, MOHAN Foundation has become a beacon of hope, transforming countless lives and advancing the cause of organ donation in India.
  
  As we celebrate Indian Organ Donation Day, let us recognize and appreciate the inspiring efforts of organizations like the MOHAN Foundation that continue to make a significant difference in the lives of those in need and work towards the fact that organ donations save lives.
  
  �It Takes One Life to Save Lives.�
  
  Source-Medindia