Under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), brain stem death certification is a mandatory prerequisite for deceased organ donation. The certification process requires a multidisciplinary panel of medical experts to independently assess and confirm brain stem death through prescribed clinical protocols before organ retrieval can take place.
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DGME approved Brain Stem Death Certification Committees strengthens organ donation ecosystem
June 8, 2026Under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), brain stem death certification is a mandatory prerequisite for deceased organ donation. The certification process requires a multidisciplinary panel of medical experts to independently assess and confirm brain stem death through prescribed clinical protocols before organ retrieval can take place.