Illegal Promotion And Offering Of Organ Trading
NOTTO has observed that certain websites and social media posts are promoting illegal organ trading. Therefore, it has urged all state authorities to take stringent steps to deal with such illegal activities. Illegal organ trading is a serious crime that can result in a fine of Rs. 20 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore and imprisonment for 5-10 years.
Delhi High Court Emphasizes Adherence To Timelines for Organ Transplantation
The Delhi High Court has passed an order establishing crucial guidelines for communication of deficiencies in documentation or any procedural
formalities. It has also stressed on adherence to timelines notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for processing transplant applications, verifying documents, and scheduling interviews.
India Promotes Organ Donation Movement
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued letters urging governors of all states and union territories to create awareness among students of all universities. Citizens can pledge organ donation online on NOTTO website or by scanning the QR code available through NOTTO website.
New Timelines Prescribed For Transplantation Authorisation Committees
The entire process, from application submission to the final decision, should ideally be completed within 6 to 8 weeks. Appeals against the authorization committee’s decisions must be addressed within 30 days, ideally within 7 days of receiving the appeal documents.
National Symposium on Organ Donation and Transplantation
The symposium underlined the pressing need for a national policy while acknowledging the importance of local considerations and addressing issues like privacy and inequity. The emphasis remains on promoting public trust, professional procedures, and policy and procedural uniformity across the country.
Hospitals Urged to Improve Brain Stem Death Reporting to Boost Organ Donation
Hospitals shall submit information on organ donation in cases of Brain Stem Death (BSD) through the specified performa on regular monthly basis. Hospitals shall also display “Required Request Display Board” outside the ICUs, emergency or any other strategic location in the hospital.
Army Hospital R&R Performs Life-Saving Bone Marrow Transplant for Child with Rare Disorder
The Department of Hematology & Stem Cell Transplantation at the Army Hospital R&R in Delhi Cantt. has successfully conducted a life-saving Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) for a child diagnosed with a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder. This successful bone marrow transplant not only brings hope to Sushant and his family but also serves as a beacon of hope for countless others grappling with rare primary immunodeficiencies.
Initiatives Propel Organ Donation Awareness in India
As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, organ donation is being promoted as a “Jan Andolan” or people’s movement through social media channels. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has launched a pledge campaign and a slogan competition on the MyGov platform to encourage public participation. Under the “Angdaan Mahotsav” initiated in July 2023, awareness programs focusing on deceased donor organ donation are being conducted nationwide.
NOTTO Promotes Organ and Tissue Donation with National Webinar on Angdaan Mahotsav
The National Webinar on Organ and Tissue Donation featured six sessions, each focusing on crucial aspects of organ and tissue donation. The sessions included Prevention of Kidney Diseases, Brain Stem Death Declaration, Deceased Donor Management, Prevention of Liver Diseases, Legal Aspects of Organ and Tissue Donation, and Eye Donation and Corneal Transplant.
