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Despite Pune's traffic challenges, a donated heart successfully reached its destination hospital on time in Pune. The heart donated after death of a brain-dead journalist was transported to the Army Institute of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences in Pune from DY Patil Hospital in Chinchwad. Thanks to a green corridor organised by the Indian Army's Southern Command Provost Unit and Pune Traffic Police, the heart was on its way to save a life, with the transplant completed on time.
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Heart of brain-dead journalist donated
Prasad Gajanan Gosavi, a senior journalist with a news portal in Pune, passed away on September 1 after battling injuries from a severe accident two months earlier. Despite initial signs of recovery during treatment at a private hospital in Nigdi, Prasad ultimately succumbed to his injuries. In a final act of generosity, his family made the courageous decision to donate his organs, and within hours of his passing, his heart was successfully transplanted into an army soldier, giving new life to multiple patients.
The tragic accident occurred near Khadki railway station as Prasad was returning home from work. He suffered critical brain and leg injuries and was immediately hospitalized. As his condition deteriorated, doctors made the difficult decision to amputate his right leg in an effort to save his life. However, a sudden brain hemorrhage dashed hopes of recovery, and Prasad was declared brain dead.
In the face of this devastating loss, Prasad's family chose to donate his organs, including his heart, lungs, liver, kidney, and eyes. A green corridor was swiftly arranged to transport his heart from Pimpri to Pune, with police and army personnel ensuring its safe passage. The heart was successfully transplanted into a soldier at Pune's Southern Command Hospital. Doctors and staff at DY Patil Hospital paid their respects to Prasad before his body was handed over to his family for a somber cremation in Nigdi.
What is green corridor?
A green corridor is a special route designated for the rapid and unhindered transportation of critical medical items, such as organs for transplantation, blood, or other time-sensitive medical supplies.
This route is facilitated by coordinated efforts between various agencies, such as traffic police and emergency services, to ensure that the transport vehicle experiences minimal delays, avoiding traffic congestion and other obstacles. The goal is to expedite the delivery of these items to ensure timely medical intervention, ultimately saving lives.
