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Tamil Nadu man’s organs save five lives in Kerala
The family of C Shivakumar, a 54-year-old cable jointer from Tamil Nadu, donated his organs after he was declared brain-dead in Thiruvananthapuram. His kidneys, liver and corneas were transplanted into five patients…
The Story in Brief
The family of C Shivakumar, a 54-year-old cable jointer from Tamil Nadu, donated his organs after he was declared brain-dead in Thiruvananthapuram. His kidneys, liver and corneas were transplanted into five patients on Sunday. Shivakumar had suffered a cerebral haemorrhage and was admitted to KIMS Hospital.
The Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (K-SOTTO) coordinated the process. One kidney went to a patient at Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, while the other kidney and liver were transplanted at KIMSHealth. The corneas were given to the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology. Health Minister K Muraleedharan thanked the family for their decision.
The Indian Opinion
The story of Shivakumar’s donation is heartening, but India’s organ donation rate remains low. The media often praises Kerala’s transplant system while ignoring that donors like Shivakumar come from Tamil Nadu. Both states need to work together better. The real test is whether this incident prompts more families to say yes to donation, especially when the deceased is from a different state. Will the numbers rise next year?
Source: newindianexpress.com
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