Mumbai witnessed a significant milestone in its deceased organ donation journey last week, with the city recording its 50th, 51st and 52nd deceased organ donations of 2025 within a span of just three days, according to data from the Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC), Mumbai.
The landmark 50th donation of the year took place on December 16, when a 76-year-old male donor at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, gave a new lease of life to multiple patients through the donation of his liver and kidneys. The organs were allocated in accordance with state-level transplant guidelines, officials said.
The following day, on December 17, Mumbai recorded its 51st deceased organ donation at Namaha Healthcare Hospital. A 58-year-old female donor donated her kidneys, along with corneal tissue, helping restore sight and improve the quality of life for recipients.
On December 18, the city added another chapter to this series of life-saving acts. A 54-year-old male donor at Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Thane, became Mumbai’s 52nd deceased organ donor of the year, with his liver and kidneys successfully retrieved and distributed as per established protocols.
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ZTCC officials say the steady rise in deceased organ donations reflects growing public awareness, improved hospital coordination, and the quiet resilience of donor families who take life-altering decisions amid profound personal loss.
Speaking on the significance of families embracing the noble idea of organ donation, Dr S K Mathur, President of ZTCC Mumbai, said at an event that, “Organ donation is one of the greatest acts of humanity. Thousands of lives are lost every year simply because we don’t have enough donors. When families openly discuss their wishes, it turns moments of grief into legacies of life and hope.”
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In the case of the 52nd donation, the donor, 54-year-old Sudhir Surve's nephew, Honey Sawant, told THE WEEK that the Surve "had always wanted for his organs to be donated upon his death and accordingly, his wife fulfilled his wish. It was also to ensure that his wish to help those in need was answered. He and his goodness will remain alive through those whose lives he touched."
Mumbai has emerged as one of India’s leading cities in deceased organ donation, supported by a centralised allocation system and coordination between government bodies, transplant hospitals and counsellors. However, experts point out that demand for organs continues to far outstrip supply, underscoring the need for sustained awareness and counselling efforts.
As 2025 draws to a close, these three donations made across different hospitals and age groups stand as a reminder that organ donation remains one of the most powerful legacies a person can leave behind.
