Kerala Boosts Organ Donation Training

The Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (K-SOTTO) has organized a specialized training program to bolster hospital-level preparedness for initiating deceased donor kidney transplantation. Jointly held with PRS Hospital, the academic initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline deceased organ donation processes statewide and integrate more hospitals into the organ donation network.

Executive Director S. S. Noble Gracious led discussions on 'In-hospital preparedness for initiating a deceased donor renal transplant programme.' K-SOTTO Joint Director Basil Saju conducted a session focusing on the timely identification and certification of brain stem death. The program also addressed crucial topics such as ICU data management, family communication, legal requirements under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), and K-SOTTO network operations.

Further training covered patient waitlisting, organ allocation criteria, transplant coordination, and standard operating workflows. This workshop signifies K-SOTTO's commitment to expanding the participation of government, private, and cooperative hospitals in deceased organ donation. The ultimate goal is to strengthen awareness, improve hospital infrastructure, and enhance access to life-saving transplants for patients awaiting organs.