Brain-dead woman’s organs donated

A 37-year-old brain-dead woman’s organs were harvested and donated astatine Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) present connected Sunday.

Jeya of Karungalakudi successful Madurai territory was earnestly injured successful a roadworthy mishap adjacent Melur connected May 20 portion riding pillion connected a motorcycle.

She was admitted to Melur Government Hospital for archetypal treatment. Later, she was referred to the GRH for further treatment.

While successful attraction astatine the Trauma Care Centre of the GRH, she succumbed to the injuries connected May 22.

Following the willingness expressed by the household members of the deceased, Jaya’s organs were harvested by the doctors. Subsequently, the liver was sent to Meenakshi Hospital, Thanjavur, 1 kidney to Kaveri Hospital, Tiruchi, and different 1 to Tirunelveli Kidney Centre. Her corneas, tegument and bones were retained astatine the GRH.

The GRH doctors and Madurai territory medication officials accorded State honours to the organ donor.