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Families Honored for Lifesaving Organ Donations
7 Sep
Summary
- Families of 39 deceased organ donors will be honored.
- Event includes organ recipients sharing new life experiences.
- New toll-free number and annual report to be launched.
The Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (K-SOTTO) will host 'Smruthi Vandhanam 2026' in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday to honor the families of organ donors. This state-level function will take place at the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Sciences Studies auditorium.
Health minister K. Muraleedharan will inaugurate the event, with Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor as the chief guest. Families of 39 individuals who donated organs between August 2025 and August 2026 will be recognized. The ceremony will also feature organ recipients who have begun new lives thanks to these donations.
Awards will be presented for exceptional work in deceased organ donation, recognizing notable contributions and commendable service at all stages of the donation and transplantation process. Family members of both donors and recipients will share their personal experiences.
Additionally, the K-SOTTO annual report will be released, and a new toll-free number will be launched. Special registration counters will be available for those wishing to pledge their organs for deceased donation.
