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Now PlayingWorld Organ Donation Day: Do's & don'ts and myths associated with Organ donation
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World Organ Donation Day: Do's & don'ts and myths associated with Organ donation

Updated : Aug 13, 2022, 08:55 IST

Organ donation and transplantation is an act of removing an organ from one person, who is the donor, and surgically placing it in another, known as the recipient. Most of the organs, including the liver, kidney, pancreas and heart can be donated. However, organ donation in India is not a widespread practice. It is surrounded by various myths and misunderstandings, that often overshadows the intent. That said, on this World Organ Donation Day, Dr. (Colonel) Avnish Seth VSM, Head - Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Manipal Organ Sharing & Transplant, HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, will throw some light on the do's and don'ts and myth regarding organ donation in India.

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