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Man's Organs Save Lives After Brain Death Declaration
28 Aug
Summary
- 41-year-old man declared brain-dead at Kasturba Hospital.
- Kidneys, liver, and corneas were successfully donated.
- Donated organs were distributed to three different hospitals.
A noble organ donation took place following the declaration of brain death for Pranav Hegde, a 41-year-old man from Manipal in Udupi district. He was declared brain-dead at Kasturba Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2026, after being admitted in a critical condition on August 17, 2026.
Despite extensive medical efforts, Mr. Hegde's condition worsened. Following two formal confirmations of brain death by a medical panel, as mandated by the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, his family bravely agreed to donate his organs.
The donation process, coordinated by Jeevasarthakathe and SOTTO, Bengaluru, saw one kidney retained for a patient at Kasturba Hospital. The liver and a second kidney were transported to A.J. Hospital in Mangaluru.
Additionally, the corneas were sent to KMC Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru. Hospital officials expressed deep gratitude to the family for their compassionate decision, which will undoubtedly save and improve the lives of others.
