Organ Donation Awareness Class

An Organ Donation Awareness Class was jointly organised by the Department of Nephrology, Ahalia Diabetes Hospital, and Ahalia School of Paramedical Sciences, in association with the Palakkad Kidney Club and K-SOTTO, on 16 October 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Ahalia womens and children’s hospital Hospital Auditorium, Ahalia Campus.

The programme began with a prayer song, followed by the welcome address by Dr. Suresh Babu K. G. The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Shanmugaraj G., and the programme was inaugurated by Dr. Riyaz B., District Programme Manager, NHM, Palakkad. Several distinguished dignitaries from Ahalia Group of Institutions and the medical fraternity attended the event.

The awareness session was led by Dr. Basil Saju, Joint Director, K-SOTTO, who highlighted the importance of organ donation and its life-saving potential. Approximately 268 participants (259 students 9 staffs) from various institutions under the Ahalia Group of Institutions participated.

The session aimed to create awareness, promote a positive attitude towards organ donation and encourage students to understand its significance in saving lives. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Krishnadas T., Secretary, Palakkad Kidney Club.