According to the Zonal Transplant Coordination Committee (ZTCC), the number of organ donations from brain stem death (BSD) patients rose by 20% in Mumbai, from 50 in 2023 to 60 in 2024. This resulted in a 13% increase in the total number of organs recovered, climbing from 143 in 2023 to 162 in 2024.
The year also marked progress in tissue donations. Whereas heart donations declined. There was notable growth in donations of key organs:
* Kidney donations rose by 24%, from 75 in 2023 to 93 in 2024.
* Liver donations increased by 16%, growing from 44 to 51.
* Cornea donations increased by 31%, from 16 in 2023 to 21 in 2024.
* Skin donations increased by 100%, from 2 in 2023 to 4 in 2024.
* Bone donations increased by 29%, from 7 in 2023 to 9 in 2024.
* Bilateral ankle tendon recoveries rose from 0 in 2023 to 2 in 2024.
* Heart donations decreased by 50%, dropping from 16 in 2023 to 8 in 2024.
* Pancreas donations totaled 2 in 2024.
* Lung donations reached 7 in 2024.
* Small bowel donations accounted for 1 in 2024.
As per reports, experts attribute the increase in donations to hospitals, awareness campaigns, and a reduction in COVID disruptions.
Brain death occurs when brain activity stops permanently, even as the heart continues to beat. This condition often results from severe trauma or brain injury. Each organ donor can give life to eight people, while tissue donations greatly enhance the quality of life.
Public hospitals managed a high number of trauma cases. However, they have struggled with organ transplants. Recently, they have started taking steps to improve their contribution.
The state government announced a policy in 2024 to equip 25 state medical colleges with critical care units (CCUs) and train staff to boost organ donation. This includes developing JJ Hospital and six other Mumbai medical institutions as nodal transplant centers.
KEM Hospital also hired three critical care specialists to find donors in intensive care units (ICUs).
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