Indian Transplant Newsletter. Volume 22 Issue 1, April 2023 - June 2023
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Evolution and Challenges of Pancreas Transplantation

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p1
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The pancreas has long been perceived as a formidable organ and it took the realm of pancreas transplantation nearly 30 years, from the experimental stage in the 1980s, to emerge as a standardized transplant procedure. The first pancreas transplant ...

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World Transplant Games 2023

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p2
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The Transplant Games, which was first staged in 1978 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has developed into the largest awareness event in the world for the gift of life and a beacon for transplant recipients, their families, and supporters, donor ...

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Cryopreserved Rat Kidney Transplant Performed Successfully By University Of Minnesota Researchers

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p2
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Engineers and medical researchers at the University of Minnesota have demonstrated in a ground-breaking new study how rat kidneys can be cryogenically stored for up to 100 days. They rewarmed it using innovative nanowarming technique, cleared of ...

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In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi Emphasizes. The Importance of Organ Donation

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p3
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In the 99 Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on March 26, 2023, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, urged the people to support organ donation. In his speech, he stated that in the era of modern medical science, organ donation has emerged as a ...

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The Organ Donation Flag was Unveiled by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p3
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The Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri. Ashok Gehlot unveiled the organ donation flag on June 19, 2023, which was designed by MOHAN Foundation Jaipur Citizen Forum (MFJCF). The flag, bearing the message ‘Gift of Life’, aims to promote ...

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Six Swap Kidney Transplants in Jaipur

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p3
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In May 2023, the kidney transplant experts at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital (MGM), Jaipur, successfully performed swap kidney transplant in six patients. This exceptional event showcased the profound love and sacrifice of six families, resulting in a new ...

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Rajasthan Government Announced Rs. 1 Lakh Airfare for Organ Transplant Travel

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p3
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The state government of Rajasthan announced Rs 1 lakh airfare for travel for patients and a family member travelling with them for organ transplant outside of the state. This was announced by the Chief Minister Shri. Ashok Gehlot as part of the ...

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Pancreas Transplant in India: Progress and Future

Naimish N. Mehta, Milind K Akhani
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p4-5
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Introduction Diabetes is a major public health problem in both developed as well as developing countries. The global prevalence of diabetes is estimated to be around 11% amongst the age group of 20-79 years. Diabetes is one of the leading causes ...

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Workshop on “Strengthening Organ Donation & Transplant Processes in Manipur” with Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p6
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On April 01, 2023, MOHAN Foundation in association with Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) conducted a workshop on “Strengthening Organ Donation & Transplant Processes in Manipur” which was attended by about 140 ...

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State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO), Haryana, celebrates “Naman Diwas” in collaboration with MOHAN Foundation

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p6
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The State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO), Haryana, in collaboration with the MOHAN Foundation, celebrated "NAMAN DIWAS" on April 15, 2023 at Pt. B. D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak. The event ...

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Workshop at Dr. Mehta's Hospitals, Chennai - April 2023

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p7
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Dr. Mehta's Hospitals in association with MOHAN Foundation organized a workshop on "Deceased Organ Donation" on April 29, 2023, at the Dr. Mehta's Hospitals, Chennai. The workshop aimed to educate healthcare professionals, including doctors, ...

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Workshop at Narayana Health, Bengaluru - May 2023

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p7
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MOHAN Foundation and Narayana Health in collaboration organized a workshop on 'Deceased Organ Donation' at the Narayana Health City, Bengaluru on 5 th May, 2023. The workshop was supported by the SBI Foundation and SBI Card. About 100 participants ...

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With 35 Medals at the World Transplant Games, Team India Makes Waves Down Under

Sunayana Singh
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p8-9
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In April 2023, after 18 months of preparations the largest contingent of athletes, Team Management and Support Staff – 32 athletes, 2 support staff, 5 Team Management, 3 volunteers – took off from India and headed to the World ...

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Recipient Story - Karishma Mistry (28 years), New York

Karishma Mistry, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p10
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“In the generous act of one, my life found a new dawn. To my unknown hero, with every heartbeat, I am overwhelmed with gratitude." I was born with a liver disease called biliary atresia which led me to having a liver transplant. I always ...

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Shattering Taboos in Society - An Ambassador's Journey

Devang Chhaya, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p11
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With no qualification in the medical or legal field and with no history of organ donation or transplant in my circle of family and friends, I decided to dedicate my post-retirement life to spreading organ donation awareness. Since there was no ...

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The 2023 Florence Nightingale Awardee Is The Proud Organ Donation Ambassador

Madhavi Rane Chikale, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p11
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Ms Madhavi Rane Chikale while working at the BJ Wadia Hospital underwent the Organ Donation Ambassador volunteer training in June 2021. As an ambassador, she motivated many of her nursing staff to join the volunteer training. 35 nurses of BJ Wadia ...

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Online Course on Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p12
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A short-term online course on 'Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate' was successfully conducted by MOHAN Foundation. Two batches were trained during the period from March 2023 to June 2023. The course was designed with online modules ...

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Masterclass

Pallavi Kumar, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p12
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Supported by the SBI Foundation and SBI Card In Collaboration with the Network and Alliance of Transplant Coordinators (NATCO) Counselling Families for Hand Donation: Hand transplants are superior to prosthetic hands, especially in the case ...

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Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable - An Initiative By MOHAN Foundation

Pallavi Kumar, Jaya Jairam, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p13
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“Anudaan – Making Transplants Affordable” is an initiative launched by MOHAN Foundation in 2021 as a mark of its journey towards saving lives since 1997. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to the economically ...

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A Conversation That Can Save Lives: Family Conversations And Its Influence On Organ Donation

Siri Gurram, Nived Devadas, Radhi Singhania, Rishika Kedia, Jitendra S Rajput
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p14-15
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Siri Gurram, Nived Devadas, Ridhi Singhania, Rishika Kedia Faculty Guide: Jitendra S Rajput Strategic Design Management, Master of Design National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar   India has made commendable progress in ...

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Initiation of Organ Donation & Transplantation Program in Manipur


Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Apr-Jun; 22(1):p16
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A B.Sc. (Honors) in Statistics from Patna University, he joined SBI in the year 1990. Over the last 33 years, he has served in various positions in the Bank, including operations and administration. In his present role at SBI Foundation, he ...

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