Udupi man’s family donates organs after 25-year-old declared brain dead

Udupi: In a remarkable act of humanity, the family of 25 year-old Harish S consented to harvesting Harish's organs after he was declared brain dead at Kasturba Hospital in Manipal.

Harish, who suffered critical injuries in a road accident in Kalsanka on Wednesday was admitted to Kasturba Hospital in the wee hours of Thursday. However Harish did not respond to treatment and his condition deteriorated.

A panel of experts conducted the mandatory brain stem death assessment, with the first declaration made at 12:46 pm and the second at 6:50 pm on November 19, confirming the brain death.

Harish’s father, Srinivas S overcoming his grief consented to donate his son’s kidneys and corneas. The organs will help save and improve the lives of patients awaiting transplants.

Dr Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital, said the institution remains committed to raising awareness on organ donation and supporting families who choose to give the “gift of life.”

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