Abhilasha... She fought for her life for 16 months.. Could not survive... But gave life to 4 patients...
Abhilasha, 16 months and two weeks old, has become India’s youngest cadaver (The dead body of a human being) organ donor after her parents decided to donate her kidney and eyes. The child died in February and her eyes and kidneys have been transplanted.
Abhilasha was diagnosed with biliary artesia and was in need of a liver transplant. But that could not be performed because of her underlying neurological condition.
Abhilasha’s mother Vineeta said: “We decided to donate Abhilasha’s organs because we felt and understood the need and importance of an organ which Abhilasha could never receive. Today I feel proud that my daughter’s contribution has given a new life to others. Through this service we have kept our daughter’s soul alive forever.”
There is an acute shortage of donors. Ever since the Human Organ Transplant Act was passed in 1994 in the country, making it possible to receive transplants from brain dead donors, there has been little progress in the country's cadaver programme. Despite improved technology like ventilators and emergency measures to preserve crucial body organs since 2004, there have been just 1,000 cadaver donations in India. While in the US in just last year, there have been 22,000 cadaver donations.
Lets pay tribute to parents for taking a courageous decision. Abhilasha is unique. Her case shows how awareness can help transform lives. She has shown the way...
We are not going to take anything when we die. We can at least give life to someone who is desperate. I know pledging organs is still a taboo in India but Abhilasha's parents have shown the way.
How to pledge organs.. Go to a near by reputed hospital. Fill in a form. You can pledge your organs. You can inform any of your relatives or friends about this. Hospital needs to be informed after death. They will do the rest. I have decided to pledge my organs. You too consider and lets spread awareness on this.
4 comments:
inspired by your blog,i will pledge my organs and body.
btw, when Hong Kong2 is going to appear?
very soon sir... bit busy with other works..
very inspiring sir.There is a need to make a campaign on these issues by every one includin media who spend thier time discussin about all corrupt issues and crime including politics...
Please, can you PM me and tell me few more thinks about this, I am really fan of your blog...
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