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India’s Organ Donation Rate Remains Critically Low Why in the News? India recorded 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest ever in a year, yet the donation rate stands at just 0.81 per million, far below global leaders like Spain (52 pmp), highlighting a persistent organ availability gap. This news brings attention to the critical …
Read MoreIndia Records 18,900 Organ Transplants in 2023 Why in the News? India achieved a record 18,900 organ transplants in 2023, ranking third globally in organ donation. Health Minister J.P. Nadda highlighted the increase in pledges and the noble impact of organ donation at the 15th Organ Donation Day, emphasizing the importance of organ donation in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Madras High Court ruled that consent from a non-related organ donor must be accepted unless there is evidence of financial transactions. The burden of proof is shifted from the donor/recipient to the authorisation committee. Donors and recipients only need to assert no commercial dealing, without having to prove the negative. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Health Ministry concerns over incomplete organ donor data. Urges states to improve compilation to prevent illegal organ trade. source:reframeapp About the Directive to Transplant Hospitals: State Health Secretaries instructed to ensure all licensed transplant hospitals link with NOTTO web portal for data submission. Transplanting hospitals are required to register patients needing …
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