Organ donors to be laid to rest with state honours in Tamil Nadu: CM 

The practice of observing September 23 as Organ Donation Day began in Tamil Nadu after the tragic death of 15-year-old AP Hitendran in 2008.

Organ trade: Chennai cops nab five in Bengaluru chase

The fraudsters received up to `5 crore for kidney and lung donations, said the police. The police said the gang were involved in other frauds as well.

As awareness wanes, only 845 take pledge to donate eyes in Karnataka

Unsure about sustaining the same pace of donations throughout the year, Dr Shetty has suggested organising year-long campaigns to ensure that the message is running in the minds of people.

Celebrity involvement sees spike in eye donation pledges

Andhra Pradesh govt plans to mandate two-tier verification for organ donation

However, now police verification will be done first, following which an NOC will be given so the hospital management can start the medical procedures.

LV Prasad institute to raise awareness on eye donation

The collection of corneas at LVPEI occurs through voluntary contributions from families of the deceased, partner centres, and the Hospital-based Cornea Retrieval Program.

Give someone the eye   

With National Eye Donation Fortnight being observed every year from August 25 to September 8, we look at eye donation and its impact on corneal transplants

‘Bahanaga tragedy aftermath reposed faith in humanity’: Odisha CM

Naveen also paid tributes to late Suraj Behera on whose name the award has been instituted and said the sacrifice made by his parents encouraged organ donation in the state.

Organ donation falters, patients in distress in Kerala

Allegations surrounding organ donations have caused a significant drop in the number of donations from deceased donors.

10 years after heart transplant, Sruthi leads ‘beautiful’ 2nd life

Sruthi, who came back to normal life after the surgery, is now working as a beautician.

In heartwarming gesture, Kerala priest comes to 49-year-old man's rescue by donating kidney

Determined to make a difference, Fr. George obtained the necessary permissions from the Thalassery Diocese and approached Jojomon's family to extend the lifeline.

Trans-woman prevented from donating blood in Kolkata

The woman health worker argued that medical guidelines do not allow transgender persons, who are often on hormonal treatment, to donate blood.

Accident victim’s parents donate Rs 8L to school

Apart from his philanthropic endeavours, Anna Reddy also works as a representative for the Rekurthi Charitable Lions Eye Hospital.

Organ Donation Day: Memorial to honour donors set up in Dwarka 

Doctors said the move is aimed to celebrate the spirit of selflessness which saves the lives of many people who would otherwise die from end-stage organ failure.

Telangana tops cadaver organ donation in the country

The Jeevandan programme, initiated in 2013, has witnessed 1,288 brain death donations to date, resulting in the collection and transplantation of 4829 organs to those in need. 

AIIMS-Bhubaneswar to start cadaveric organ transplantation

AIIMS-Bhubaneswar will soon start a cadaveric organ transplantation programme and promote organ donation.  

‘More awareness on organ donation needed’: Karnataka Health Minister

As many hesitate to donate due to superstitious beliefs, Rao called upon religious leaders to create awareness about organ donation and motivate people to do the same.

Tamil Nadu regains top spot in cadaver organ donation

​According to officials, the state was ranked number one for six consecutive years from 2015-2020.

Four arrested in kidney racket case

During the investigation, the Bhavanipuram police learnt that Kata Karthik played a crucial role in applying fake Family Member Certificates and No Objection Certificates on behalf of donors.

3,500 teachers employed by NGOs in Tamil Nadu claim they were cheated

The teachers said they were employed by NGOs--Aadhava Trust in Arumuganeri and Neem Foundation in Thoothukudi--at government and government-aided schools in the district.