Rise in deceased organ donations ▪ Tamil Nadu has reached a record high in the number of organ donations in 2024. ▪ In 130 days (as of May 9, 2024), the number of deceased donor organ donations has crossed 100 in the State. ▪ According to the Health Department, this was the highest number ever registered since the Tamil Nadu Cadaver Transplant Program (CTP) was launched in the State on September 2008. Note ▪ Organ transplantation in Tamil Nadu is regulated by India's Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994. ▪ It is facilitated by the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN)
