District Collector N. Mirunalini distributed identity cards and registration certificates to eight people who registered for whole-body and organ donation after death at a programme organised by the Department of Medical and Family Welfare in Ariyalur.
The eight donors had registered to donate their entire bodies to the Government Medical College in Ariyalur for medical education and research after natural death. They were presented with identity cards and registration certificates by the Collector.
Subsequently, the participants took an oath led by the Collector, pledging to donate medically eligible organs and tissues after their death to save lives and improve the quality of life of others. They also vowed to create awareness about organ donation among their families, friends and the public, and to work towards dispelling misconceptions surrounding the practice.
The oath emphasised the importance of promoting humanity through organ donation and the commitment to saving lives.
District Revenue Officer K.R. Mallika, District Health Officer Dr. Ram Ganesh, Resident Medical Officer Dr. Kolanjinathan and Ariyalur Revenue Divisional Officer Premi were among those who attended the event.
