Brain-dead woman’s organs donated
A 37-year-old woman who was declared brain-dead after a motorcycle accident had her organs donated at Government Rajaji Hospital. Following her family's consent, her liver and kidneys were sent to various hospitals for transplantation. The hospital staff and local officials honored her as an organ donor.
- ▪The woman was involved in a serious road accident on May 20.
- ▪She was initially treated at Melur Government Hospital before being transferred to GRH.
- ▪Her organs were harvested and donated after her family expressed willingness.
- ▪The liver was sent to Meenakshi Hospital, while her kidneys were sent to Kaveri Hospital and Tirunelveli Kidney Centre.
- ▪GRH doctors and district officials paid tribute to the organ donor with State honours.
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A 37-year-old brain-dead woman’s organs were harvested and donated at Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) here on Sunday.Jeya of Karungalakudi in Madurai district was seriously injured in a road accident near Melur on May 20 while riding pillion on a motorcycle.She was admitted to Melur Government Hospital for initial treatment. Later, she was referred to the GRH for further treatment.While in treatment at the Trauma Care Centre of the GRH, she succumbed to the injuries on May 22.Following the willingness expressed by the family members of the deceased, Jaya’s organs were harvested by the doctors. Subsequently, the liver was sent to Meenakshi Hospital, Thanjavur, one kidney to Kaveri Hospital, Tiruchi, and another one to Tirunelveli Kidney Centre.
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