Also Read | Clear the myths, recognise organ donation as a lifelineShe moved the Kerala High Court seeking permission for donating the organ as law forbids minors from donating organs. Over the years, deceased organ donation dipped, with just eight deceased donors in 2018. But a rise in awareness among the community contributed to the increase in the number of deceased organ donations, with families of brain-dead patients coming forward for organ donation, say medical experts. It has been observed that the organ donation process is often initiated by the donor family, rather than hospitals,” observes Dr. Gracious. Life after transplantAfter organ donation, life is never the same for the donor family nor for the recipient.

Source: The Hindu February 06, 2026 13:02 UTC