Tamil Nadu government may grant 42 days leave to organ donors
Health Minister K.G. Arunraj said state employees who donate organs could receive recuperation leave and priority for their own organ needs.
The Tamil Nadu state government is likely to provide 42 days of leave to employees who donate organs, Health Minister K.G. Arunraj said on Tuesday.
According to The Hindu, the Minister also stated that if these organ donors themselves require organs, their needs will be prioritised.
Speaking at an event at Gleneagles Hospital to honour over 250 living donor liver transplantation journeys, Arunraj said government hospitals will soon perform live liver organ transplants in a transparent manner.
Director of Medical Education A. Aravind noted that the cost of one live liver transplant is approximately ₹22 lakh and said it was positive that the state government is making it possible through insurance.
Joy Varghese, director of Hepatology at Gleneagles, said over 100 beneficiaries of live liver transplants were children aged between 5 and 14, many of whom were referred from government-run hospitals.
Arunraj urged the public to look after liver health and advised those who consume alcohol every day to gradually reduce the amount and practice responsible drinking.