Surat, August 3: In a proud moment for Gujarat’s healthcare sector, Surat New Civil Hospital has been awarded the ‘Best Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre’ at the national level. The recognition was conferred by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda during the 15th National Organ Donation Day celebrations at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
The award, organised by NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, celebrates the hospital’s exceptional efforts in promoting and facilitating organ donation across the country.
Representing Surat Civil Hospital, Medical Superintendent Dr. Dharitri Parmar, RMO Dr. Ketan Nayak, Gujarat Nursing Council Vice-President Iqbal Kadiwala, and neurosurgeon Dr. Mehul Modi received the award.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, in a special meeting at Gujarat Bhavan, congratulated the hospital’s team and lauded their dedication. Dr. Parmar expressed heartfelt gratitude, dedicating the award to “every organ donor and their families who have given the gift of life.”
A Legacy of Life-Saving Donations
Dr. Nayak described his role as coordinator in the donation process as a privilege, noting the importance of counselling families in moments of deep grief. Iqbal Kadiwala emphasised that the most challenging step in organ donation is declaring a patient brain dead and securing family consent—a challenge Surat Civil’s team has consistently met with compassion and professionalism.
National Organ Donation Day, observed annually on August 3, raises awareness about the life-saving potential of organ donation. A single brain-dead donor can save up to eight lives, donating vital organs including the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, eyes, and even hands.
Surat New Civil Hospital’s Organ Donation Record:
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Kidneys: 126
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Livers: 57
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Eyes: 26
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Lungs: 12
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Hands: 9
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Hearts: 6
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Small Bowel: 6
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Pancreas: 2
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RAFF (Radial Forearm Flap): 1
With this award, Surat Civil Hospital has reaffirmed its place as a national leader in organ retrieval, serving as a beacon of hope for thousands awaiting life-saving transplants.
