Chennai: Despite the fact that the country has come so far in terms of organ donations over the past few years, religious beliefs continue to serve as a barrier, preventing a large population from coming forward for donation. With some religions requiring the individuals to seek the permission of religious leaders before opting for donation, the need to rope in these leaders in discussions on the same is felt as the need of the hour.

Echoing the same, Lalitha Raghuram, country director, Mohan Foundation, Chennai, said, “Gurujis and other religious leaders need to be taken into the loop for counselling. They don’t know much about organ donations. They should be encouraged to talk about such issues more often, which is the only way it would enter the DNA of public.”….Readmore