Ahmedabad Civil Hospital crosses 1,032 organ donations in six years
Synopsis
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has quietly built one of India's most productive cadaveric organ donation programmes — 1,032 organs and tissues from 240 donors in just six years. Behind each number is a family's decision in grief: the latest, a 29-year-old driver's wife and siblings who said yes, saving three lives.
Key Takeaways
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has recorded 1,032 organs and tissues donated over six years through its cadaveric donation programme.
240 donors contributed 794 organs , plus 194 eye donations and 44 skin donations (totalling 238 tissues ).
Organ breakdown: 443 kidneys , 214 livers , 76 hearts , 34 lungs , 19 pancreases , 6 hands , 2 small intestines .
Latest donor: Dharmendra Darbar , 29, declared brain dead on 14 May after a road accident near Kadi ; his liver and two kidneys saved three patients .
Gujarat government raised intern stipend at Siddhpur Dental College from ₹12,000 to ₹20,160 per month.
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has recorded a cumulative total of 1,032 organs and tissues donated through its cadaveric organ donation programme over the past six years, officials confirmed on Friday, 15 May. The milestone cements the institution's standing as one of India's leading centres for cadaveric organ donation.
Latest Donation: A Driver's Final Gift
The most recent case involved Dharmendra Darbar, a 29-year-old driver from Mehsana district, who sustained severe injuries in a road accident near Kadi on 4 May. He was admitted to Civil Hospital, where a team led by Dr Jitu Parikh of the medicine department worked to stabilise him. He was declared brain dead on 14 May after efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful.
Following counselling by citizen volunteer P.S. Patel and family members Mahendrabhai Zala and Lalsingh Zala, Darbar's wife, brother, and sister consented to donation. His one liver and two kidneys were harvested, benefiting three critically ill patients.
Six-Year Programme at a Glance
Civil Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi provided a detailed breakdown of the programme's output. He said, 'In the last six years, 240 donors have contributed 794 organs. In addition, 194 eye donations and 44 skin donations have been received, bringing the total to 238 tissues. Altogether, 1,032 organs and tissues have been donated through the programme.'
The organ tally includes 443 kidneys, 214 livers, 76 hearts, 34 lungs, 19 pancreases, 6 hands, and 2 small intestines — covering virtually every major transplantable organ category.
Impact on Patients Across Organ Failure Categories
Officials noted that the programme has enabled life-saving transplants for patients across different categories of organ failure. Cadaveric donation remains critical in India, where the gap between organ availability and transplant waitlists is wide. Ahmedabad Civil Hospital's consistent output over six years reflects both the counselling infrastructure in place and growing public awareness around brain-death donation.
Intern Stipend Revised at Siddhpur Dental College
In a separate development, the Gujarat state government has raised the monthly stipend for interns at Siddhpur Dental College and Hospital from ₹12,000 to ₹20,160. State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the revision reflects the government's recognition of the work young doctors perform during internship. He added that the decision followed representations from the college dean and administrative authorities submitted to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the Health Department, seeking parity with government norms. The revised stipend is intended to support interns engaged in continuous clinical duties and patient care.
With cadaveric donation numbers growing steadily, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital's programme is expected to continue expanding its outreach and counselling efforts in the months ahead.
Point of View
Not a one-off campaign, and that distinction matters. India's organ donation rate remains among the lowest in the world relative to its population; the gap is not awareness alone but the absence of trained counsellors at the bedside in the critical hours after brain death is declared. Civil Hospital's model — citizen counsellors like P.S. Patel working alongside medical teams — deserves scrutiny as a potential blueprint, not just a feel-good statistic.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many organs and tissues has Ahmedabad Civil Hospital donated in six years?
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has recorded a total of 1,032 organs and tissues donated through its cadaveric programme over six years, comprising 794 organs from 240 donors and 238 tissues including 194 eye and 44 skin donations.
Who was the latest organ donor at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital?
The latest donor was Dharmendra Darbar, a 29-year-old driver from Mehsana district, who was declared brain dead on 14 May after a road accident near Kadi on 4 May. His family donated his liver and two kidneys, benefiting three critically ill patients.
What types of organs has the Civil Hospital programme collected?
The programme has collected 443 kidneys, 214 livers, 76 hearts, 34 lungs, 19 pancreases, 6 hands, and 2 small intestines, covering virtually all major transplantable organ categories.
What is the significance of cadaveric organ donation in India?
Cadaveric donation — from brain-dead individuals — is critical in India because the gap between organ availability and transplant waitlists is very wide. Programmes like Ahmedabad Civil Hospital's help bridge that gap by building counselling infrastructure and public awareness.
What change was made to intern stipends at Siddhpur Dental College?
The Gujarat state government raised the monthly stipend for interns at Siddhpur Dental College and Hospital from ₹12,000 to ₹20,160, following representations to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the Health Department seeking parity with government norms.
