August 18, 2024 2:20 pm
The donors and recipients were made to believe that organ trade is legal in Iran. The accused had forged several documents, seals and signatures of several government offices and officers to facilitate their illegal trade.
August 12, 2023 7:34 pm
There are several myths surrounding organ donation that can create misunderstandings. Here are seven common myths about organ donation, which need to be debunked and their corresponding facts.
August 03, 2023 2:23 pm
We need to encourage brain stem death declarations in hospitals. Efforts are being made so that organs can be transported seamlessly through air, rail, metro rail and so on. It will be worth its while to explore organ transport via drones going forward, says Dr Sumana Arora, Senior Consultant, NITI Aayog
August 10, 2014 10:20 am
More than 10,000 people in the country need organ transplant and every year around 1,000 people die waiting.
July 04, 2011 4:34 pm
A 12-year-old killed herself in a bid to donate her eyes and kidneys to her father and brother.
February 07, 2011 5:37 am
If the Union Health Ministry has its way,drivers licences will indicate if the holder wants to donate organs after death.




