Yesterday, this paper ran a two-page report on a recent seminar about organ donation with a specific focus on skin donation. The report appeared on Organ Donation Day with experts, educationists and doctors speaking about the subject, dispelling myths, quieting fears and generally clearing away the confusion about what is considered an uncomfortable topic even now.

What one learnt is that there has to be much more awareness about organ donation. While there are several well-meaning persons who want to donate, there is a lack of knowledge about how to go about pledging one’s organs. The donation centres need to get more aggressive with their marketing and try to reach out to more people.