Liver failure is becoming very common among people of different age groups which can only be resolve through Organ Donation. However, despite advances in medical technology, there is still fear and stigma surrounding it. According to reports, the rate of organ donation is less than one donor per million people. Because organ donation saves not only the patients’ lives but also the lives of their families, awareness needs to be done about the importance of this noble cause.
Dr. Rajiv Lochan, Lead Consultant HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, India, said “Liver diseases are one of the most common problems all over the world that can lead to liver failure in the future”. In or Case study of a successful case, a patient’s sister did an admirable job by stepping forward to save the life of her beloved brother and inspiring many to serve this noble cause. Dr. Baikolo who is a doctor by profession and a resident of Cameroon, suffered from liver failure at age of 38, after which he was referred to Manipal Hospital for further treatment. The patient and his family were advised to have an immediate liver transplant. An action his sibling decided to do which is inspiring those who fear the act of organ donation.
As such with timely intervention, proper diagnosis and treatment, the patient will be able to survive this fatal condition. With the help of the expert team, the condition of the patient was upheld and able to provide the best treatment options available. Dr. Baikolo is travelling back to Cameroon without any complications thanks to the selfless act of his sister.
