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World Organ Donation Day 2026 : World Organ Donation Day is celebrated every year on 13 August. Through this, people are made aware about organ donation. Organ donation is an important means of giving new life to a needy patient.

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Even in India, thousands of patients wait for transplant due to critical organ failure. In such a situation, organs donated after the death of one person can help in saving the lives of many people. Now the question is, which body parts can a person donate? Here we will give you information.

These organs can be donated

kidney

A deceased donor can donate both kidneys. A living person can also donate a kidney under medical and legal rules.

Liver

Liver donation can be done from a deceased donor. A living person can also donate a portion of the liver, as parts of the liver can regenerate over time.

Heart

Heart transplantation can be done for patients suffering from severe heart disease. For this, the medical condition of the donor and suitability of the organ are important.

lungs

Both lungs of a deceased donor can be donated. In some circumstances a portion of a lung can also be donated from a living donor.

pancreas

The pancreas is also one of the major organs that can be donated. Donation of a portion from a living donor is also possible under certain circumstances.

Intestine

Small intestine/intestine is also included in the organs donated for transplantation.

Apart from organs, these tissues can also be donated

Along with organ donation, tissues such as cornea, skin, bones, heart valves, blood vessels, nerves and tendons can also be donated. Cornea transplantation can help restore vision, while skin grafts are used in the treatment of severe burns and wounds.

Which organs can be donated while alive?

A living person cannot donate all his organs. According to the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization, under medical circumstances a living donor can donate a kidney, a part of the liver, and part of the pancreas. Donation of a portion of a lung or part of the small intestine may also be possible under certain circumstances.

Is every person eligible for organ donation?

This is not necessary. For organ donation, the medical condition of the donor and the suitability of the organs are more important than age. Doctors examine the body at the time of death to decide which organs or tissues can be used for transplant.