MARGAO
An organ donation programme held at the Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on Saturday, evoked good response from over 100 volunteers from across the state who have expressed their willingness to donate their organs and bodies.
Organised by Dakshinayan Abhiyan in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association, Rosary Eye Bank of Goa, Goa Medical College and Fountainhead Foundation, President of Dakshiyanan Datta Naik said more than 100 volunteers have registered themselves to donate their organs, with around 73 swearing on affidavits and completing the legal formalities.
“All these volunteers will get their donor card within a week’s time”, Datta said, adding that the organ donation programme is an initiative financially supported by Commonwealth Developers Ltd.
Saying that a simple pledge to donate organs can save eight precious lives, Datta said hundreds of patients require body organs such as eyes, kidneys, liver, heart, lungs and tissues, adding that medical colleges require dead bodies to help students learn.
Saying that more than 300 volunteers pledged to donate their organs and bodies at the previous drive conducted by Dakshinayan two years ago, Datta said the body of lyricist and activist, Shridhar Kamat, has already been donated to the GMC, Bambolim, as per his pledge.
“Donation of bodies will help save cost on firewood and wood to make coffins. Also, a legislation like the one in Sri Lanka will give a big boost for organ donation in the country.
Dr Mahesh Panche, Nodal officer of GMC and Dr Amol Mahaldar MD (Medicine) were also present on the occasion along with GIM students.
