Mankind Pharma and NOTTO Spearhead Significant Organ Drive, Garnering 21,000 Strong Pledges
New Delhi, 15th August, 2023: Mankind Pharma, a reputable global pharmaceutical company, has successfully organized an organ donation drive in collaboration with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) and prominent medical experts. Through its second consecutive Organ Donation Drive, Mankind Pharma reiterates its steadfast dedication to societal betterment. This impactful awareness campaign saw significant engagement, involving around 21,000 Mankind employees, along with their families, friends, and extended relatives.
The event featured a dynamic live panel discussion graced by esteemed medical luminaries: Dr. Sandeep Guleria, Senior Consultant and Transplant Surgeon at Indraprastha Hospital and Apollo Hospital; Dr. Subhash Gupta, Chairman of the Centre for Liver & Biliary Sciences, specializing in Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, along with Robotic Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket; Dr. Manish Jain, Director of Nephrology at the Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta Medicity, Gurugram and Dr. Shiny Suman Pradhan, Joint Director NOTTO, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
During this insightful discussion, the doctors eloquently highlighted the advantages of organ donation while dispelling misconceptions. Their discussions and expertise significantly bolstered the campaign, enriching participants with well-informed perspectives on organ donation.
The pinnacle of the event was inspiring, as participants collectively pledged to donate their organs with a mission to save lives. This remarkable commitment seamlessly aligned with Mankind Pharma’s poignant tagline, “Serving Life.”
Speaking about the organ donation drive, Ramesh Juneja, Chairman of Mankind Pharma Ltd., expressed, “Our commitment to ‘serving life’ at Mankind Pharma extends beyond pharmaceuticals, encompassing impactful initiatives. This organ donation drive exemplifies our dedication to this ethos. Organ donation transcends boundaries, saving precious lives. We aim to motivate more individuals to embrace the role of organ donors. Today presents an extraordinary opportunity—a shared commitment to the noble cause of organ donation. With each pledge, we hold the potential to breathe life into as many as 8 individuals. This act of generosity deeply resonates with our ethos, as we strive to serve life in every way.”
Mr. Sheetal Arora, Chief Executive Officer of Mankind Pharma Ltd., stated, “Organ donation is a virtuous act that saves lives. It’s a simple act with significant impact. I am honored to have committed to donating my organs and encourage all to join as donors today—a profound gift capable of transforming lives.”
Mankind Pharma’s Organ Donation Drive underscores not just the company’s corporate responsibility but also its commitment to addressing crucial healthcare issues. The resounding success of the campaign stands as evidence of collective action’s transformative power in changing lives. The company plans to expand this initiative in the forthcoming years.