MUMBAI 33rd CADAVERIC ORGAN DONATION OF 2026 AT FORTIS HOSPITAL MULUND GIVES HOPE TO MULTIPLE PATIENTS

MUMBAI'S 33rd CADAVERIC ORGAN DONATION OF 2026 AT FORTIS HOSPITAL, MULUND GIVES HOPE TO MULTIPLE PATIENTS

~ Family's decision to donate kidneys, corneas and skin underscores the life-saving impact 
of deceased organ donation ~

In a profound act of compassion amid grief, the family of a 69-year-old female Mumbai resident, declared brain dead on 28 June 2026, chose to give life beyond loss by consenting to donate their loved one's organs and tissues. Fortis Hospital, Mulund facilitated the donation, offering a new lease of life to multiple recipients across the city awaiting lifesaving transplants. This marks Mumbai's 33rd cadaveric organ donation of 2026.

Initially unfamiliar with the process of deceased organ donation & the profound impact it would have on waitlisted patients, the family was counselled by the hospital's ICU team and transplant coordinators. They were explained how a single donor could save and improve several lives. After understanding the significance of the noble act, the family chose to honour their loved one by consenting to organ and tissue donation.

Following the family's consent, both kidneys, corneas and skin were successfully retrieved. One kidney was allocated to a registered recipient, 54-year old male at Fortis Hospital, Mulund– this retrieval & transplant was conducted by Dr Ramesh Mahajan, Sr Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon, Fortis Hospital Mulund, while the second kidney was allocated through the Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC) to another city hospital. The corneas and skin were also retrieved and banked for eligible patients in need. The family's decision to consent was led by the donor's son, a businessman, and daughter, a teacher, both residing in Mumbai.

The Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC), Mumbai, coordinated the organ allocation process, underscoring the critical role of structured organ allocation systems and transplant networks in optimizing recipient outcomes.

Dr. Charudatt Vaity, Director – Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, said, "Every organ donation is a powerful reminder that even in moments of grief, families have the ability to transform loss into hope for others. Counselling plays a crucial role in helping families understand the far-reaching impact of deceased organ donation. This generous decision has the potential to improve and save multiple lives while inspiring greater awareness about organ donation in the community."

Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, added, "Mumbai's 33rd deceased organ donation of the year reflects the growing awareness around organ donation and the willingness of families to make informed decisions during emotionally challenging circumstances. We hope more people come forward to pledge organ donation and help bridge the gap between organ demand and availability."

The successful organ retrieval highlights the importance of timely counselling, multidisciplinary coordination and an efficient organ allocation system in enabling life-saving transplants. Healthcare experts continue to encourage greater public awareness about deceased organ donation so that more patients waiting for transplants can receive a second chance at life.