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Haryana Organ Waitlist Second Highest in State
27 Oct
Summary
- Gurgaon ranks second in Haryana for organ transplant waiting lists.
- Over 12% of Haryana's transplant patients are from Gurgaon.
- A significant gap persists between organ demand and donations.
Gurgaon currently holds the second position among districts in Haryana for patients awaiting organ transplants. As of October 21, 449 patients in the city were on the waiting list, constituting approximately 12.4% of the state's total of 3,619 patients. This data, gathered through an RTI application, shows a concerning rise in the number of individuals needing transplants in Haryana over recent years.
Government doctors emphasize a substantial disparity between the need for organs and the available donations. They stress the importance of public awareness regarding the safety of live organ donations and increasing willingness for cadaveric donations to bridge this gap. The process involves health department meetings to approve transplant cases, verification of brain death in patients, and seeking consent from family members for organ donation.
