CHANDIGARH,23.11.24-Organ Donation by Young Accident Victim from Ropar Gives the Gift of Life to 3 and Gift of Sight to 2 with Kidneys, Pancreas and Corneas Transplantation at PGIMER & Liver Transplantation at AHRR New Delhi

In a poignant act of generosity and compassion, 21-year-old Amninder Singh from Khizrabad, Ropar, Punjab, will forever be remembered as a symbol of hope as his family bravely consented to organ donation after he was declared brain dead at PGIMER. The selfless decision made by the donor's family has, remarkably, saved the lives of three individuals through liver, kidneys and pancreas transplants and restored sight to two others through cornea transplants.

Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER , lauded the donor's family for their extraordinary gesture,"Amninder Singh's family has turned their profound loss into a beacon of hope for others. Their magnanimous gesture serves as a poignant reminder that, even in the face of loss, there is an opportunity to give life and hope to others. Their courage is an inspiration to all, reinforcing the life-changing impact of organ donation. PGIMER is committed to upholding this spirit of altruism and saving lives through organ transplantation."

Amninder Singh, a spirited young man, met with a tragic road traffic accident on November 10, 2024, and was initially admitted to Civil Hospital Ropar. He was later shifted to PGIMER, Chandigarh, for advanced care. Despite the tireless efforts of medical professionals, his condition deteriorated, and he was declared brain dead on November 20, 2024, following the mandatory evaluations by the brain stem death committees.

In a display of immense courage amid their grief, Amninder's family chose to honor his memory by consenting to donate all his organs and tissues. This decision was facilitated by PGIMER’s dedicated transplant coordinators, who provided emotional support and guidance throughout the process.

Sukhjinder Singh, Amninder's bereaved father , expressed his sentiments, stating, "Amninder was full of life and always ready to help others. While we could not save him, we found solace in knowing that his organs have given a second chance to others. It feels like he continues to live through them."

Following the family's consent, Amninder’s organs were meticulously retrieved. His liver, allocated to a recipient at AHRR, New Delhi, was transported via a specially coordinated green corridor to ensure its timely delivery. Meanwhile, his kidneys, pancreas, and corneas were successfully transplanted to recipients at PGIMER, significantly improving their quality of lives.

Amninder's organs were retrieved in the early hours following the consent. His liver was allocated to AHRR, New Delhi, through NOTTO's centralized system, and a green corridor was created to ensure its timely transportation. His kidneys, pancreas, and corneas were transplanted to recipients at PGIMER, where lives were saved due to the family's magnanimous decision and PGIMER’s surgical expertise.

Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER, and Nodal Officer, ROTTO North, emphasized the collaborative effort:

"This remarkable case demonstrates the power of collective action and humanity. From the family’s consent to the seamless coordination with NOTTO and the green corridor to Delhi, every step reflects our dedication to saving lives. Amninder’s legacy will forever inspire us to work harder for this noble cause."

This case highlights the seamless collaboration between transplant coordinators, surgeons, nursing staff, and organizations like ROTTO and NOTTO. It exemplifies the advanced medical infrastructure and human compassion that underpin India’s organ donation ecosystem, concluded Prof. Koushal.