Banwarilal Purohit launches ‘Pledge for Life’ an organ donation initiative in Trichy

  • | Saturday | 21st July, 2018

10 lakh people await corneal transplant, while 50,000 await heart transplant and 20,000 await lung transplant,” he said.The governor also praised the TN government for coming up with comprehensive organ donation campaigns. Specifically, TN’s cadaver transplant programme is adjudged to be the best in the country,” the governor added. TRICHY: Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit launched ‘Pledge for Life’ an organ donation initiative in Trichy on Saturday.Minister for health and family welfare C Vijayabaskar , minister for tourism Vellamandi N Natarajan and minister for backward classes and minorities welfare S Valarmathi were also present during the launch of the Kauvery Hospital’s initiative.Speaking during the occasion, Purohit, citing statistics, spoke about why it’s necessary for families and individuals to volunteer for organ donation more seriously. Over one lakh people die due to liver disease, but only a 1000 get liver transplant. “The state has been recognised as a leader for organ transplantation in the country.

TRICHY: Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit launched ‘Pledge for Life’ an organ donation initiative in Trichy on Saturday.Minister for health and family welfare C Vijayabaskar , minister for tourism Vellamandi N Natarajan and minister for backward classes and minorities welfare S Valarmathi were also present during the launch of the Kauvery Hospital’s initiative.Speaking during the occasion, Purohit, citing statistics, spoke about why it’s necessary for families and individuals to volunteer for organ donation more seriously. “Five lakh people in India die due to non-availability of organs. Over one lakh people die due to liver disease, but only a 1000 get liver transplant. 2.2 lakh people need kidney transplant, but only 15,000 get it. 10 lakh people await corneal transplant, while 50,000 await heart transplant and 20,000 await lung transplant,” he said.The governor also praised the TN government for coming up with comprehensive organ donation campaigns. “The state has been recognised as a leader for organ transplantation in the country. Specifically, TN’s cadaver transplant programme is adjudged to be the best in the country,” the governor added.

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