How Did a Man in Gurugram Save Three Lives Through Organ Donation?

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Key Takeaways
- A 37-year-old man in Gurugram saved three lives through organ donation.
- His wife made a brave decision to donate all his organs.
- The liver and kidneys were successfully transplanted to recipients.
- Organ donation highlights the importance of altruism in society.
- Trust and transparency are crucial in the organ allocation process.
Gurugram, May 16 (NationPress) A 37-year-old individual heroically saved three lives by donating organs at a private hospital in Gurugram, according to hospital officials.
The hospital shared on Thursday that, on May 1, a man was admitted to Manipal Hospital after experiencing a brain haemorrhage and a swift loss of consciousness.
He was treated in the ICU and placed on ventilatory support.
Despite the dedicated efforts of the medical team, he was declared brain dead on May 12, 2025.
He is survived by his wife and a nine-year-old child.
Amidst the profound sorrow, his wife made the brave and altruistic choice to donate all his organs, supported by her family and counseling team.
The liver and both kidneys were retrieved and allocated by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), while the heart and lungs were assessed as unfit for transplant.
The liver was transplanted into a 61-year-old man and one kidney into a 52-year-old man, both at HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.
The second kidney was transplanted into a 59-year-old woman at another private hospital in Delhi.
"Despite the medical team's unwavering efforts, the patient's situation did not improve, leading to a brain death declaration. In the face of immense loss, the family made the courageous choice to donate his organs, providing a lifeline to those in dire need. Their resilience and kindness during such a challenging time is profoundly inspiring and exemplifies the incredible impact one life can have on many," stated Shrikanth Srinivasan, Chairman, Manipal Institute of Critical Care Medicine.
"Organ donation should be integral to end-of-life care. Only when families are convinced that their loved one received the best possible treatment will they consider helping others. Trust is essential. Transparent organ allocation, as practiced by NOTTO in our country, instills confidence in families, aiding them in making the right decision. This selfless act by the family has saved three lives, embodying the true essence of humanity. His legacy will endure," remarked Avnish Seth VSM, Head, Manipal Organ Sharing and Transplant.