Surat – Surat’s New Civil Hospital has recorded its 65th successful organ donation, marking yet another milestone in the city’s journey of medical compassion and public awareness. This time, the organs of 15-year-old Rohit Rajput from Sanjan village in Valsad district, who was declared brain-dead, have given a new lease on life to four children in need.
As per agency report, the tragic incident occurred on April 20 when Rohit was seriously injured in a road accident while returning home from Dahanu in Mumbai. Following initial treatment, he was shifted to Surat Civil Hospital, where a team of doctors battled for three days to stabilize him. On April 24, he was declared brain-dead.
With the consent of the grieving family, the organ donation process was initiated. Under the guidance of Dr. Ketan Nayak, Dr. Nilesh Kachhadia, Gujarat Nursing Council Vice President Iqbal Kadivala, and counselor Nirmala Kachhad, Rohit’s parents – Manjuben and Sanjaybhai Rajput – were counseled about the importance of organ donation. Despite the immense loss, the family made a courageous decision to donate Rohit's heart, pancreas, liver, and both kidneys.
The distribution of the organs was as follows: the heart was donated to B.D. Mehta Mahavir Hospital in Surat, while the pancreas, liver, and kidneys were sent to IKD Hospital in Ahmedabad.
The donation was executed under the supervision of Civil Hospital’s Medical Superintendent Dr. Dharitri Parmar, with active support from the hospital’s medical, nursing, security, sanitation teams, and volunteers.
Of particular note is the donation of the pancreas, which is rare in India. This organ can significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from Type 1 diabetes, especially those who have lost their body’s ability to produce insulin naturally.
Rohit’s donation has not only saved four lives but also served as an inspiration for many, underlining the importance of organ donation. Surat’s 65th recorded donation stands as a shining example of humanity, medical advancement, and public awareness.
