Monitor brain stem death cases in ICUs to improve organ donation rate: Centre to states
Poor identification and certification of such cases is keeping the organ donations rate at low levels. The Centre has asked states to monitor cases of brain... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDigital database of organ donors on cards for smooth transplants
The register will serve as a single platform with Aadhaar authenticated data for all donors and patients waiting for organ transplant to ensure in-time and transparent organ donation in the country while doing away with the middlemen. India has 0.14 million potential donors who have voluntarily pledged their organs and the government aims to have 10 million prospective donors by the end of 2024 under the Angdaan Mahotsav, which started in July 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesState honours for organ donor leave TN town grieving but proud, offer hope of more transplants
Family of senior revenue inspector T. Vadivel donated his body for organ harvesting, days after CM Stalin announced that last rites of organ donors will be conducted with state honours. Key Points
ThePrintGovt taking steps to increase organ donation in the country, says Mansukh Mandaviya
Over 15,000 organ donations are now made annually in the country as compared to 5,000 in 2013, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. There cannot be a greater service to humanity than giving life to another person, he said at the 13th Indian organ Donation Day (IODD) ceremony here. Key Points
Economic Timesorgan donation by one person can give life to eight-nine people: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged citizens to donate their organs, citing relaxed regulations intended to boost uptake. The minimum age threshold and domicile rules have both been removed. The government hopes that the move will persuade more people to take up organ donation, which they argue plays a significant role in modern medical science. Key Points
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Boston man gets genetically modified pig's kidney in world's first such transplant
The 62-yr-old with end-stage kidney disease was operated on at Massachusetts General Hospital. Previous animal organ transplants have been done outside human body or in brain-dead humans. Key Points
ThePrintMann Ki Baat highlights: PM Modi hails India's success in renewable energy field
PM Modi addressed the 99th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio program today. Check out key highlights of the show. Key Points
mintPelvic organ prolapse symptoms, treatment; real patient's story
A real pelvic organ prolapse patient shares the symptoms and treatment for her rectocele. She wants others not to be ashamed of this common condition. Key Points
InsiderSecond recipient of pig heart transplant dies after nearly six weeks
A 58-year-old man named Lawrence Faucette, who was suffering from heart failure and disqualified from a conventional heart transplant, underwent a unique procedure on September 20. In this experimental surgery, he was the recipient of a genetically altered pig heart. During the initial month following the surgery, the pig heart seemed to perform adequately. Nevertheless, rejection symptoms became evident in recent days, ultimately resulting in Faucette's unfortunate demise on Monday. Key Points
Economic TimesMumbai doctor performs lung transplant in Chennai despite ambulance accident in Pune
The accident happened Monday in Pimpri Chinchwad town near Pune. Later that day, Dr Sanjeev Jadhav performed lung transplant surgery on 26-year-old patient in Tamil Nadu. Key Points
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Bought for Rs 2 lakh, sold for Rs 10 lakh — Haryana Police bust kidney-trafficking racket in Gurugram
Racket was being run by Jharkhand resident who advertised organ sale on Facebook. Police say he kept Bangladeshi nationals in Gurugram guesthouse for ‘treatment’ at Jaipur's Fortis Hospital. Key Points
ThePrintIndia to probe Apollo Hospital Delhi's alleged links to 'cash for kidneys' scandal
India's health ministry has ordered a probe into Apollo Hospital Delhi, part of largest private hospital chain Apollo Hospitals (APLH.NS), after media reports linked it to the illegal sale by Myanmar nationals of their kidneys for organ transplants. Key Points
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