India has one of the lowest organ donation rates globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a mere 0.1% of the population donates their organs after death.
In contrast, 70-80% of people in Western countries pledge to donate their organs. New Delhi: According to the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), there were 4,49,760 registered organ donors in India by 2023. While this number reflects a growing awareness, it is still far from meeting the country’s needs.
In 2023, India recorded its highest number of organ donations, crossing the threshold of 1,000 organs from deceased donors. However, the stark reality remains that the gap between organ demand and availability is vast. For instance, the number of renal transplants performed annually stands at around 6,000, while the number of people suffering from renal failure each year is approximately 1.
8 lakh. Similarly, although 25,000 liver transplants are needed annually, only about 1,500 are performed. “Leaving a legacy beyond your mortal life is nothing short of immortality.
One of the best ways is to live through someone else, a unique legacy offered only by voluntary organ donation. It’s fascinating to hear a loved one’s mortal heart beating away in the chest of a young man, snatched away from the jaws of imminent death. While you cherish that moment, remember one lost life brings joy and ushers hope to the lives of not one, but many.
Such, is the power of organ donation. If you le.