Organ Transplant Services

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur • Organ Donation & Transplantation Services (ODTS) at AIIMS Nagpur is committed to advancing life-saving transplantation and promoting organ donation awareness. The program integrates clinical transplantation services, organ donation coordination, training, and community outreach. • AIIMS Nagpur aims to develop a comprehensive multi-organ transplant program while strengthening the culture of deceased organ donation in the region. • The program works in coordination with national and regional transplant authorities including National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (ROTTO-West), State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization Maharashtra, and Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre Nagpur. ________________________________________ About Us Program Overview • The Organ Donation & Transplantation Services (ODTS) at AIIMS Nagpur coordinates and oversees all organ donation and transplantation activities within the institute. • The program focuses on: • Providing advanced transplant care to patients with end-stage organ failure • Facilitating living and deceased donor transplantation • Strengthening organ donation awareness and public engagement • Ensuring adherence to the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) and national transplant policies • Promoting research and innovation in transplantation • AIIMS Nagpur has successfully established a kidney transplant program, including deceased donor transplantation, and continues to expand its transplant services. Vision To establish AIIMS Nagpur as a leading center of excellence in organ donation and transplantation, ensuring equitable access to transplant care while promoting ethical and transparent practices. ________________________________________ Mission • Deliver high-quality transplant care using evidence-based medical practices • Promote organ donation awareness within the community • Strengthen deceased donor transplantation programs • Train healthcare professionals in transplant coordination and organ donation processes • Collaborate with national and regional transplant networks • Advance research and education in transplantation medicine ________________________________________ IEC Activities (Information, Education & Communication) • ODTS AIIMS Nagpur actively conducts awareness and educational activities to promote organ donation and transplantation. • Major activities include: • Organ Donation Awareness Campaigns • Public Awareness Programs • World Organ Donation Day Programs • World Kidney Day Awareness Events • Patient Education Sessions • Hospital Awareness Programs for Healthcare Workers • Police personnel & ambulance driver awareness program • School and College Awareness Initiatives • Felicitation of living female kidney donors • Transplant coordinator training programs • These initiatives aim to increase awareness, address myths related to organ donation, and encourage voluntary organ donation. ________________________________________ Our Team Organ transplantation requires a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Transplant Coordinators. 1. Ms.Pooja Sulania 2. Mr.Gajanan Gitte 3. Mrs.Divya Gaigole 4. Mr.Pritam Trivedi 5. Mrs.Prachi Khaire 6. Jasmine Thomas 7. Sonu Ojha Kidney Transplant Team • Nephrologists • Urologists • Anesthesiologists • Kidney Transplant Unit Team • Operation Theatre Team Liver Transplant Team • Hepatologists • Transplant Surgeons • Supporting transplant Surgeons • Anesthesiologists Heart Transplant Team • Cardiothoracic Surgeons 1. Cardiologists 2. Anesthesiologists Brain Stem Death Certification Team ________________________________________ Committees Hospital Based Competent Authority committee Responsible for reviewing living donor transplantation cases to ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines. Brain Death Certification Committee Responsible for certification of brain stem death as per guidelines. Hospital Organ Donation Committee Oversees policies and strategies related to organ donation within the hospital. ________________________________________ Training Programs ODTS AIIMS Nagpur conducts regular training programs aimed at strengthening transplant services and organ donation programs. Training activities include: • Transplant Coordinator Training Programs • Brain Death Certification Training • Transplant Nursing Training • Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs • Workshops and seminars on transplantation These programs help build capacity for organ donation and transplantation across the region. ________________________________________ Transplant Programs Current programs at AIIMS Nagpur include: • Kidney Transplant Program • Living Donor Kidney Transplantation • Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation • Organ Donation Program • Multi-organ Retrieval Program • Donation after cardiac death program Future expansion plans include: • Liver Transplant Program • Heart Transplant Program • Lung Transplant Program • Skin & Tissue transplant program ________________________________________Statistics (This section can be updated periodically) Total Renal Transplant Till February 2026—55 Transplant A) Total Transplant Data- 1) Total Live Renal Transplant-21 2) Total Transplant after Brain Death-26 3) Total Transplant after Cardiac Death-8 B) Total Deceased Donation data- Total Donation after Brain Death-19 Total donation after cardiac detah-04 ________________________________________ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is organ donation? Organ donation is the process of giving organs or tissues to save or improve the life of another person. Who can become an organ donor? Anyone can pledge to donate organs regardless of age, gender, or religion. Is organ donation legal in India? Yes. Organ donation and transplantation are regulated under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA). Can family members donate organs while alive? Yes. Living donation is possible for organs such as kidney and part of liver. How can I pledge for organ donation? You can register online through the NOTTO pledge portal. ________________________________________ Pledge for Organ Donation Become a life saver by pledging to donate your organs after death. ???? Register as an Organ Donor (Link to NOTTO pledge page) ________________________________________ Important Links • National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization- notto.abdm.gov.in • Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization-http://www.rottosottokem.in • State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization Maharashtra • Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre Nagpur ________________________________________