India is hindering in the organ donation and transplantation sector and this is widely accepted scenario across country. We may be growing as a country but definitely not in blood, tissues and organ donation. Over 1000 patients per day are being recorded for treatment of liver, kidney, heart and lung failure in India and considerable count of this dies due to lacking donors of tissues, organ and sadly this is happening in India which is one of most populated country among 196 nations. Various studies and analysis discloses that we need around 50 livers and 250 kidney’s transplantation in a single day and against this availability is not remarkable.
Dadhichi Mission is one of the registered organization founded by Shri NK Vyas of Indore is fighting for this great life saving cause. It is fighting for gifting life. It is not necessary to brief more on high objective oriented “Dadhichi Mission” a mission by a “DADHICH” the real descendant of Sage Maharishi Dadhichi the world’s first body donor on earth. However would like to attempt a brief to have and give greater understanding the subject of blood, tissue and organ donation. Initiating with table as below explaining how Dadhichi Mission helps in improving organ donation.
| Reasons for Low Organ Donation in India | How Dadhichi Mission Helps? |
| Religious misconceptions | Giving references of spiritual and religious books, organizing speeches by preachers |
| Social anxieties | Approaching one to one, organizing events, using printing media to communicate the subject irrespective of age, caste, religion |
| Lack of proper awareness in masses | Co-operating and information sharing in-spite people having no interest |
| Lack of good quality of training and information in medical sector | Making a team of medical experts, medical lecturers, medical institutes, various similar objective organizations |
| Low number of transplantation centre’s | Organizing events on organ donation and hence emphasizing the need for transplantation centre’s in near future. |
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| a. No Age Limit (Even a minor can take consent of parents or guardians and donate) b. Organ donation is legalized and government of India has passed necessary laws on this c. Medical history of the donor is considered, however no complications in donating d. Understand your state, central government laws to understand more |
| Remarkable achievements of Dadhichi Mission:
| o First to begin Organ and body donation day in India o Dadhichi Puraskaar declaration by MP government o Providing medicines at Astha Old age Home o Establishing “Mayank Smriti Samman” o First to Commence work on Organ and body donation in Central India o Online pledge forms facilitation o Launching Donor Identification cards o Only organization to participate in 6th World organ Donation Day from Central India which was first of India o Invited for radio talk show for promoting the cause |
| Working centre’s of “Dadhichi Mission” | Indore, Delhi, Kolhapur, Ratlam, Kathmandu, Nepal and spreading more |
| Organs / Tissues which can be donated | What it is? |
| Heart | A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body. A heart transplant can be used to help those suffering from heart failure, as well as babies born with heart defects |
| Liver | A large organ that secretes bile and is active in the formation of certain blood proteins and in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Liver transplants may be used to treat various conditions which cause liver failure, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer |
| Kidneys | Pair of organs that maintain proper water and electrolyte balance, regulate acid-base concentration, and filter the blood of metabolic waste, which is excreted as urine. The kidneys are the most commonly transplanted organ. A kidney transplant may be recommended for those who have been diagnosed with chronic end stage renal disease (severe kidney failure). |
| Lungs | Pair of two spongy organs that remove carbon dioxide from the blood and provide it with oxygen. Lung transplants are recommended for those with severe lung disease, such as cystic fibrosis, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and emphysema |
| Pancreas | Long, irregularly shaped gland which lies behind the stomach and aids in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Pancreatic transplants are indicated for those with insulin-dependent Type I diabetes |
| Intestines | The portion of the digestive tract extending from the stomach to the anus, consisting of upper and lower segments. Patients qualify for intestine transplants if they have been diagnosed with life-threatening intestinal diseases such as total parenteral nutrition or short-gut syndrome. |
| Cornea | The outer curved transparent tissues covering the iris and pupils on the outside of the eye. Cornea transplants are a common procedure used to restore vision for those with eye diseases and corneal infections |
| Skin | A tissue which protects the body from infection and injury. Skin transplants, referred to as skin grafts, are used to treat severe burns, extensive wounding and skin loss due to infection |
| Heart Valves | Tissues that prevent the back flow of blood into the heart. Heart valve transplants are used to treat malfunctioning heart valves caused by infections, birth defects and aging. |
| Tendons | Tissues which attach muscles to bones. Tendon transplants are recommended for patients who have lost muscle function and due to nerve injury or damage to tendons. |
Article compiled from various open sources
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