Students made aware of Drug Abuse and Organ Donation

Ludhiana, August 23, 2016: Department of Anatomy on Tuesday organised an awareness programme on “Say No to Drugs” and “Body and Organ Donation – Ultimate gift to mankind”- for the students of Delhi Public School, Ludhiana in the DMC College Campus.
Principal Dr Sandeep Puri, in his address to the students, told them to be conscious enough of not falling into the trap of drug abuse. He also informed them about the importance of organ donation from brain-dead patients. In the recent years, constant sensitisation campaigns and counselling has led to increased awareness regarding organ donation and people are coming forward to donate their organs in case of brain death. However, it is yet to make a significant impact on the mindset of people.
During the programme, the students were educated on the harmful effects of drug abuse on human body. They were also made aware of the organs like heart, liver, kidney etc. which can be donated in brain dead persons. After death, cornea & whole body can be donated.
Selected posters made by the students on the topic ‘Say No to Drugs’ were displayed and the participants were awarded certificates. The faculty of the Anatomy department, later, showed the students human organs taken from donated bodies to encourage organ donation.