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Over thousands doctors take pledge to donate organs at MEDICON 2023

More than 20,000 doctors and medical professionals on Sunday took a pledge to donate organs at ‘MEDICON 2023’. The oath of organ donation was administered by Anil Kumar, director of National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). The doctors also emphasized to assure that they will motivate patients for this noble cause.

The event was held on the ocassion of 64th Annual Conference of Delhi Medical Association.  The healthcare professionals also observed a silent protest on the occasion to reiterate their demand for the Central Act on violence against doctors, hospitals and medical professionals.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ashwini Dalmiya, DMA President, said, “The conference not only addresses the latest advancements in the medical field but also fosters collaboration and dialogue among healthcare professionals. He said that not only the doctors present here but also our 20 thousand fellow doctors associated with the association took the pledge of organ donation today.

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