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A 69-year-old Kadapa man declared brain dead in Hyderabad has donated his liver and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative. His family’s consent helped save three lives, taking Telangana’s deceased organ donations to 79 in 2026 so far.

Family members of 53-year-old realtor Guntakandla Karunakar Reddy from Rangareddy district donated his organs after he was declared brain dead at a Hyderabad hospital. The lungs and liver were retrieved and allocated to needy patients under the State-run Jeevandan initiative.

India battles the dual challenge of encouraging voluntary donation while maintaining strict legal oversight

Telangana has emerged as a national leader in organ donation, recording 205 deceased donors in one year under the Jeevandan programme. The State’s donation rate far exceeds the national average, earning it the ‘Best State’ award.

Relatives of two brain-dead persons donated the organs of the deceased under Jeevandan organ donation initiative

After being declared brain dead following an accident, 33-year-old technician Srikanth’s organs were donated by his wife under Telangana’s Jeevandan scheme. His heart was transported from KIMS to NIMS in 17 minutes through a green channel, saving lives

A credible national policy that supports donor families, and an active central government role can bridge India’s trust gap in organ donation

Macharla Punnamma, a 47-year-old housewife from Nalgonda, was declared brain dead after an accident. Her family donated her organs—kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, and corneas—under the Jeevandan scheme, giving new life to several patients in need

The family of brain-dead farmer Vampu Kondaiah from Nalgonda donated his liver, kidneys, and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative, saving five lives. His wife Yadamma’s decision is being hailed as a powerful act of compassion and awareness

On April 18, the farmer, while travelling on his two-wheeler, suddenly slipped and in the process received serious injuries. Immediately, his family members admitted him to the local hospital in Miryalaguda and for better treatment later shifted him to a private hospital in Hyderabad

Jangiah had a fall on January 19 at his home and was rushed to hospital for treatment. He was declared as brain dead on December 23.

Despite multiple efforts, Teja’s health did not improve and on August 25, the doctors declared him as brain dead

A total of seven organs including liver, kidneys, lungs, heart and corneas were retrieved and allocated to needy patients.

Since 2013, over 95% of cadaver organ donations, transplants have been undertaken at corporate hospitals

Doctors treated Sunitha in the emergency wing and while undergoing treatment, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl.

On Saturday, January 27, Shyam Sundan suddenly collapsed and became unconscious at his home.

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After receiving consent from the relatives, including wife Mangadhula Andalu and two sons Anil and Sunil, of the brain dead victim, the surgeons retrieved five organs including kidney, liver and two corneas and allocated them to needy patients.

Balugari Venkatesham, a daily wager and a resident of Kalwakuntla, Medak district, met with accident on December 24 and was shifted to Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad.

The surgeons retrieved five organs including two kidneys, liver and two corneas and allocated them to needy patients at other transplant centres, based on the Jeevandan organ donation guidelines