On the occasion of 'World Organ Donation Day', Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Kamineni Srinivas pledged to donate his organs and also promised to mention it in his will. He even went on to appeal people especially the families of brain dead patients to voluntarily come forward for a good cause. He opined donating organs is gifting a second life to the patients.
As per statistics, A mere 0.16 percent per 10 lakh Indians came forward to donate their organs in the year 2013. Over 5 lakh people are losing their lives ever year due the shortage of organs. Lack of awareness about organ donation has led to such a pathetic situation in the country.
About 50% of the patients who are in desperate need of organs could have a second life if the organs of brain dead people were donated.
Health Minister Kamineni Srinivas asserted AP Government is committed to provide quality medicare to the people.
As per statistics, A mere 0.16 percent per 10 lakh Indians came forward to donate their organs in the year 2013. Over 5 lakh people are losing their lives ever year due the shortage of organs. Lack of awareness about organ donation has led to such a pathetic situation in the country.
About 50% of the patients who are in desperate need of organs could have a second life if the organs of brain dead people were donated.
Health Minister Kamineni Srinivas asserted AP Government is committed to provide quality medicare to the people.