Calcutta Telegraph |
Bengal threat to pension bill
Calcutta Telegraph In the Rajya Sabha today I supported Trinamul MP Derek O’Brien when he raised the organ donation issue.” Sources in the two parties said they would compete with each other to protest against the pension bill since both considered it anti-people. The … |
Times of India |
Maharashtra may grade varsities to improve education quality
Times of India Besides the academic proposals, the governor instructed all the VCs to implement the incorporation of voluntary organ donation pledges on student’s identity cards through their affiliated colleges from 2013-14. Colleges have also been asked to start … |
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Derek O’Brien appeals to MPs to pledge their organs
Times of India Arguing that India had one of the worst records when it came to human organ donation, the TMC member told MPs that involving oneself in such causes would not only help reduce the illegal trade of organs but eliminate black market. “My appeal to all … For a causeIndian Express Organ donate call to MPsCalcutta Telegraph Derek O’Brien asks Rajya Sabha members to pledge their organsIndia.Com Health Business Standard all 5 news articles » |
Red Cross blood drive in St. Peter Sept. 20Southernminn.com… donations from donors of all types. Most people with sickle cell disease are of African descent, but many are of Indian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Mediterranean and other descents. Because …
From one arm to the next: Following a blood donationWTHRIf their kids are frequently tardy or truant, parents of U.S. schoolchildren expect to be notified. And in some districts, they might be contacted about yet another chronic problem: obesity.More &…
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Couple’s timely decision to donate organs of only son saves five lives
Times of India COIMBATORE: A noble decision by a construction worker and his wife to donate the organs of their 25-year-old BSc computer science graduate will give a new lease of life to five people awaiting vital organs. M Rajagopal (25) was declared brain dead on … |
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For a cause
Indian Express Trinamool MP Derek O’Brien has taken up the cause of posthumous organ donation and has got fellow Rajya Sabha MPs to pledge their organs after death. Speaking at the Rajya Sabha on the topic during the Zero Hour, O’Brien got a rare show of support … |
Organ trafficking is still a protected crimeLifesiteBut despite the evidence of widespread criminal networks and several limited prosecutions in countries including India, Kosovo, Turkey, Israel, South Africa and the US, it is still not treated with th…
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Transplant games are pure gold for Sheeba
Northamptonshire Telegraph “My sister in India had the same condition and was on dialysis for seven years. “Sadly she died before a donor could be found. “I was given the gift of … She said: “I want to promote organ donation and the work of the Donor Family Network. “They have … |
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Governor for action on varsities’ bifurcation, legislation
Economic Times Shetty thanked the Governor for his support to the Voluntary Organ Donation Movement and screening of Thalessemia students started by the government. Chief Secretary Jayant Kumar Banthia called upon the universities to implement the sports and youth … |