Organ donation is the only way a person can continue to live in another human being even after death, and every donated organ can become a source of hope for several families, said Dr. Anantha Rao, a consultant nephrologist and transplant physician at KIMS Hospitals, Kurnool.

On the occasion of International Organ Donation Day on Thursday, KIMS Hospitals, Kurnool, organised a special awareness rally to promote organ donation and encourage more people to come forward as donors. Addressing the participants, Dr. Anantha Rao said chronic kidney disease was increasing at an alarming rate because of diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and lifestyle-related disorders, while the shortage of organ donors remained a major challenge despite the growing number of patients waiting for kidney transplants.

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The doctors stated that after death, organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, and corneas could be donated. A single organ donor could save up to eight lives and restore sight to several others through corneal donation.

They stressed the need to remove misconceptions, fears, and religious doubts surrounding organ donation through sustained public awareness. People should discuss organ donation with their family members in advance and communicate their wishes clearly, they added.

The event concluded with an pledge on organ donation.

Published - August 13, 2026 08:15 pm IST