Bhubaneswar, March 13, 2026 — In a profound example of humanity and compassion, the family members of Mrs. Urmila Harichandan donated her liver after she was declared brain dead, giving a new lease of life to a patient suffering from severe liver failure at Utkal Hospital here.
Mrs. Harichandan had been admitted to the hospital following a serious medical emergency, after which the medical team confirmed that she had suffered brain death. After receiving this tragic news, her family showed extraordinary courage and selflessness by consenting to organ donation. As a result of their noble decision, her liver was successfully retrieved and transplanted into a suitable patient suffering from end-stage liver disease.
The organ donation coordinators at Utkal Hospital praised the family’s prompt and compassionate response, stating that such generous acts are crucial in addressing the severe shortage of donor organs in the region.
“The family’s decision to transform their personal grief into hope for another person is truly inspiring. This single act has possibly saved a life and highlights the importance of organ donation awareness,” said a senior doctor associated with the procedure.
As a leading medical institution specializing in multi-organ transplantation in Odisha, Utkal Hospital carried out the entire process with utmost precision and sensitivity. The successful transplant further demonstrates the hospital’s advanced capabilities in liver surgery and critical care.
This complex surgery was successfully performed by the renowned doctor Dr. Salil Kumar Parida and his team.
The Utkal Hospital management also expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the donor’s family for their noble and humanitarian act of organ donation.
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