Poonam Kaushik of Banswara Announces Body Donation

Banswara, August 8. In the country's pursuit of human welfare and happiness, many stories of sacrifice and dedication are heard. The tale of the mythological sage Dadhichi, who sacrificed his body for the protection of society and people's lives, is well-known. Even in today's time, many people are donating their body parts to save lives. A similar determination was seen in a personality from Banswara, who wishes to continue benefiting others even after the end of her life. She is Poonam Kaushik, a resident of Pushpangar in Banswara.

A few days ago, when she visited the Madhuban Colony Public Health Clinic for health reasons, she learned about the "Living Body Donation" campaign. She discussed this with Dr. Munawwar, who is the Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, Banswara. Dr. Munawwar provided her with information about all aspects of body donation.

Witnessing her determination, the Indian Red Cross Society, Banswara, organized a small event to honor her and completed the necessary paperwork for her body donation. Before this, her health was examined.

On this occasion, Dr. Munawwar Hussain, the organization's Chairman, said that while death is an inevitable truth of life, it might surprise you that a person can save the lives of around 37 people by donating various body parts.

Dr. R. Malhotra, the organization's secretary, explained that body donation not only aids medical research but also allows for the donation of specific body parts. Organs like liver, kidney, pancreas, heart, lungs, and intestines can be donated.

He explained that there are two types of body donations: one during life and the other after death. A formal will is written for posthumous donation, outlining which body parts will be donated after death. In the case of living body donation, a person donates certain body parts while alive. For instance, a kidney can be donated during one's lifetime. Additionally, parts like the pancreas and a portion of the liver can also be donated.

Shailendra Saraf, the organization's treasurer, highlighted the importance of age and good health for body donation. Anyone healthy and above 18 can donate their body, but different age limits apply for different body parts, as doctors advise.

Senior Nursing Officer Shirley Joy, who assists in health examinations, stated that Poonam Kaushik's noble initiative greatly benefits both the medical field and humanity. It will aid medical students in studying the human body and contribute to research. Interested individuals fill out a form, with one copy submitted to a medical college and another to the designated family member. After the donor's passing, the family informs the college administration, and the body donation process is carried out.

The body donor, Poonam Kaushik, expressed her desire for others to follow her example, as hospitals often require human bodies for medical students to learn from. She believes that even after her death, if her body can be of use to someone, it will be worthwhile. Her husband, Anand, has also significantly influenced this decision.

It's worth noting that Poonam works in the medical department herself.

Prerana Upadhyay, Bharat Kansara, Nilesh Seth, Harish Lakhani, Rahul Saraf, and Mufaddal Hussain were present on this occasion. Ruchita Choudhary assisted.