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14th Indian Organ Donation Day 2024 - August 03

August 7 , 2024 109 days 279 0
  • It is observed to increase awareness about organ donation amongst the people.
  • The Indian Organ Donation Day has been observed since 2010 in the country.
  • Earlier, this day used to be observed every year on 27 November.
  • From 2023 onwards, it is observed on 3rd August.
  • On this day in 1994, the first successful deceased donor heart transplant was conducted in India.
  • On 8th July 1994, the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994 was enacted in India.
  • The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has declared July as the month of organ donation in the country.

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