Indian Transplant Newsletter. Vol.23 Issue No.2, April 2024 - June 2024
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Contribution of MOHAN Foundation to SDG 3

Asfa Sultana Sher, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.022
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In a landmark meeting in 2015, all member nations of the UN adopted an Agenda for Sustainable Development for 2030, aiming to create peace and prosperity for people and the planet. This agenda is guided by 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ...

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Spain Achieves A New Benchmark with 48 Organ Transplants in a 24-Hour Period

Sujatha Suriyamoorthi, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.023
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On April 17, 2024, amidst the tragic loss of their loved ones, 17 families made the selfless decision to donate their loved ones' organs. Additionally, two individuals donated living organs on the same day. In total, 19 donors contributed within a ...

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77th World Health Assembly - Delegates Approve Groundbreaking New Agreement on Transplantation

World Heatlh Organization

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.024
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On 29 May 2024, Member States (with the initiation of Spain) approved a new resolution on increasing availability, ethical access and oversight of transplantation of human cells, tissues and organs.   Transplantation is a life-saving ...

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Foreign Nationals must be Informed about India's Organ Transplant Regulations, says Union Health Ministry

Sujatha Suriyamoorthi, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.025
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Union Health Ministry, in its communication in June 2024 to the Ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs, highlighted the need to educate foreign nationals visiting India for organ transplants about the country's policies and regulations ...

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Tamil Nadu Sees Unprecedented Increase in Deceased Organ Donation

Sujatha Suriyamoorthi, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.026
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Tamil Nadu has seen an unprecedented surge in deceased organ donation in 2024, all within just four months. 102 deceased donations were facilitated in the State over a period of 130 days (January 1 - May 9, 2024). A total of 324 organs and 271 ...

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First Middle-East Organ Donation Course held in Dubai

Pallavi Kumar
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.027
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The1st Middle East Ataa Al Hayat Organ Donation Course was held from May 3-5, 2024, at MBRU (Mohammed Bin Rashid University) Dubai. This course is a collaborative effort of the National Center for Organ Donation and Transplantation (HAYAT), the ...

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First National Training for Transplant Coordinators held in Nepal

Pallavi Kumar
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.028
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The Nepal Transplant Act, enacted to regulate and facilitate organ transplantation in the country, aims to ensure ethical practices, protect donors and recipients, and enhance the overall transplant ecosystem. Despite the legislative framework, ...

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Masterclass on Deceased Organ Donation, Belagavi

Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.029
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A three-day Masterclass on 'Deceased Organ Donation and Grief Counselling' was hosted by KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belagavi from April 10 to 12, 2024. This was conducted in association with MOHAN Foundation and ...

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Masterclass on Soft Skills and Grief Counselling, Kolkata

Pallavi Kumar
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.030
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MOHAN Foundation, in collaboration with the Bengal Organ Donation Society and NATCO, held a workshop on "Soft Skills & Grief Counselling" from May 22-23, 2024, at Narayana Health RTIICS Kolkata. The workshop was attended by nearly 80 ...

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Metro Retro - Ramp Walk for a Cause

Lalitha Raghuram
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p6-7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.031
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MOHAN Foundation celebrated 27 years of saving lives through a unique “METRO RETRO - RAMP WALK FOR A CAUSE” wherein luminaries from all walks of life walked the ramp at Ameerpet Metro Station, showcased their support for the cause of ...

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HPB Masterclass and Cadaveric Organ Retrieval Course

Naimish N. Mehta
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.032
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Jaipur - May 2024: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Masterclass with training in Organ retrieval on cadaver was held on 10th and 11th May 2024 at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was a two day certificate course with primary ...

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Hands-on Cadaver Retrieval and Surgical Training Workshop

Dr. Sujata Patwardhan
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.033
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Mumbai - June 2024: Regional cum State Organ and Tissue Transplant organization ROTTO-SOTTO, West and Maharashtra was established at reputed Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai in 2017. Under National Organ Transplant Programme ...

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Transplant Coordinators' Training Program (Face-to-face) - National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization

Pallavi Kumar
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.034
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The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India conducted the 11th Batch of its 5-day Transplant Coordinators' Training Course from ...

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Transplant Coordinators' Training Program (Face-to-face) - ZTCC Pune & ROTTO - SOTTO, Maharashtra

Jaya Jairam
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.035
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From June 24 - June 28, 2024, ZTCC Pune (Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre), in collaboration with ROTTO - SOTTO, Maharashtra and under the aegis of NOTTO, successfully conducted a 5-day training program for transplant coordinators. Forty-nine ...

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Online Training for Transplant Coordinators

Sunil Shroff, Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.036
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From April to June 2024, 104 candidates, including seven from Myanmar, successfully completed the six-week "Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate" course conducted by MOHAN Foundation. The curriculum covered a wide range of topics, ...

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Ethical Living Donation Depends on Independent Advocacy

Brendan Parent, JD
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p10
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.037
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Living organ donation is a unique area of medicine. It is one of the only clinical practices that will impose physical risks on a patient - the donor - without providing any potential medical benefits to this patient. Such a practice is justified ...

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Impact of Sustainable Development Goals on Organ Donation and Transplantation

Asfa Sultana Sher, Hemal Kanvinde, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.038
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have profoundly influenced organ donation and transplantation through a global framework, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. This goal emphasizes ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being ...

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Anudaan : Making Transplants Affordable - An Initiative Touching Lives...

Pallavi Kumar, Jaya Jairam, Sanya Santosh
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 Apr-Jun; 23(2):p11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.039
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"Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable" is a MOHAN Foundation initiative launched in 2021 to provide financial aid for life-saving transplants to economically underprivileged individuals. Anudaan Supporters Special thanks to Mr. Ranjan ...

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Project Gift Hope, Gift Life

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2024 AprJun; 23(2):p12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64384/ITN.2024.040
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Project Gift Hope, Gift Life ...

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