Set up organ retrieval centres to boost donations, govt med colleges told

All government medical colleges in the state have been asked to start organ retrieval centres toboost cadaver organ donations in Maharashtra. The state-run medical institutes have been under constant criticism for doing precious little to identify brain deaths and convince families to donate, thereby making organ transplantations largely a private affair.

Mahajan highlighted the importance of compiling a list of required materials in all government medical colleges and ensuring their availability. If any items are lacking, their