Cadaver organ donation: 70-year-old gives life to patients at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) has achieved an important milestone by successfully performing a cadaver organ donation. This noble act gave new life to several patients and showed the hospital’s strong commitment to advanced medical care and organ donation awareness.

The donor was a 70-year-old woman named Jatinder Pal Kaur from Malout, Muktsar, who was admitted to the DMCH after suffering a severe brain haemorrhage. She was later declared brain dead. Doctors at the hospital explained to her family the importance of organ donation, telling them that one donor could save up to three lives. With great courage, the family agreed to donate her organs, turning their painful loss into hope for others.

Under the guidance of Dr PL Gautam, Professor and Head, Department of Critical Care Medicine, and the dedicated DMCH team, the liver and both kidneys were retrieved with care and precision from the body of the deceased. The liver was transplanted into a 51-year-old man from Sangrur by a liver transplant team led by Dr Gursagar Singh Sahota, with an anaesthesia team led by Dr Suneet Kathuria, Professor and Head. The kidneys were safely sent to another hospitals through a green corridor so they could be transplanted without delay.

Dr GS Wander, Principal, and Dr Sandeep Sharma, Medical Superintendent, DMCH, appreciated the teamwork of the medical, surgical, and support staff. They said, “This achievement highlights the hospital’s readiness and capability in organ donation. Such efforts are possible only with teamwork, advanced facilities, and a strong commitment to serve humanity. Every organ donor is a source of light, and their gift continues to change lives long after they are gone.”

As a mark of respect, the hospital ensured that the donor’s mortal remains were returned to her home with dignity and honour. The DMCH paid tribute to the donor and her family, recognising their role in saving lives through their brave decision.