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Karnataka Pledges Surge: Dharwad Leads Organ Donation
4 Aug
Summary
- Dharwad leads Karnataka in organ donation pledges with 12,477 registrations.
- Nationwide initiative aims to boost deceased organ donation awareness.
- A single deceased donor can save up to eight lives.
Dharwad has taken the lead in Karnataka for organ donation pledges, amassing 12,477 registrations. Ballari ranks second with 11,197 pledges, while other districts like Gadag, Vijayapura, Belagavi, and Dakshina Kannada also contribute to the state's total of 66,885 pledges.
The district health department has been instrumental in driving this awareness by incorporating organ donation education into regular health camps and public events. This effort aligns with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation's (NOTTO) nationwide campaign launched in 2023.
NOTTO's initiative focuses on educating the public about the life-saving potential of deceased organ donation. Hospitals can facilitate the donation of organs and tissues if a person is declared brain dead, provided the donor had pledged and family consent is obtained.
Health officials are actively promoting organ donation through various channels, including health melas and online QR code registrations. Sustained awareness campaigns have significantly increased participation, highlighting that a single deceased donor can save up to eight lives and improve many others.
