All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director, M. Srinivas, advocates dispelling myths about organ donation and emphasizes the importance of nurturing a positive societal outlook on this critical issue.
Srinivas made the appeal at a donor felicitation program at ORBO, AIIMS here. He also shed light on the pressing issue of patients losing their lives annually due to the scarcity of organs and tissues for transplantation.
Fostering Societal Support for Organ Donation
Dean, AIIMS, Minu Bajpai, who was also present, congratulated the vital role of ORBO in facilitating seamless organ transplantation and expressed gratitude to the donors and their families, calling them true heroes.
Bajpai urged continued support for organ donation, emphasizing its significance as a beacon of hope for those in need of a second chance at life. The program was dedicated to felicitating eight donor families.
The emotional and heartfelt ceremony brought together donor families, transplant recipients, and attendees, acknowledging the immense impact of their selfless contributions in saving numerous lives, even amidst their grief.
Source: IANS
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