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From http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/30/stories/2011013062030700.htm Thiruvananthapuram: Organ harvesting from deceased donors (cadavers) for transplant in patients with chronic ailments will soon be a reality in Kerala with the State government launching a major initiative to start the programme modelled on the Cadaver Transplant Programme of the Tamil Nadu government. Convener of the Tamil Nadu Cadaver Transplant Programme J. [...] From http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennai/cursed-life-anencephalic-babies-963 Chennai, Jan. 16: Doctors were caught in a tight spot when the parents of an ill-fated infant born in the city two days ago expressed the desire to donate their anencephalic newborn’s vital organs. While their offer had to be turned down, the incident has stirred up an ethical debate of whether or [...] From http://www.thehindu.com/health/article1078710.ece While celebrations are in order with a 46 per cent increase in cadaver donations in Tamil Nadu, a keen look at the statistics provides good reason for why this celebration is qualified by some concerns. While the number of organs and donors has gone up substantially, the maximum number of organs has come [...] Organs utilised by Transplant Hospitals in TN (Oct 2008 to Dec 2010) KIDNEY Stanley Local 6 Share 31 GH Local 27 Share 22 Apollo Local 54 Share 23 Chettinad Local 0 Share 1 ABC, Trichy Local 8 Share 6 Madurai Meenakshi Local 3 Share 4 CMC Local 10 Share 11 Kumaran Local 1 Share [...] Dear All, Let me first wish you all a very happy and much more fruitful 2011. For the State Cadaver Transplant Program, 2010 was, indeed, a fruitful year, with the number of deceased donors increasing by 46% and major organs transplanted by 37%.over the previous year, as the provisional numbers given below show. We will [...] |
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Welcome to the website of the Tamil Nadu Cadaver Transplant Program initiated on 16 September 2008. The Program is designed by a series of Government Orders issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare and is coordinated by Dr.J.Amalorpavanathan, Convenor, Tamil Nadu Cadaver Transplant Program, supported by an Advisory Committee. For more details, visit the home page. You can go through the entire FAQ to know more about this programme. This site has been designed by Dr.Bruno and maintained by the Office of Convenor, Cadaver Transplant Programme, Government of Tamil Nadu - Copyright © 2012 All Rights Reserved Log in |
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