The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) on March 19, 2025, issued a notification regarding the implementation of monitoring of Brain Stem Death and reporting on a monthly basis.
The following has been stated: -
•The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization has raised concerns over non-compliance with mandatory reporting of Brain Stem Death (BSD) cases, affecting organ donation rates.
•Hospitals are required to identify BSD cases, inform families about organ donation, and submit monthly reports to SOTTOs. Despite previous communication, the issue persists.
•NOTTO urges strict action to ensure hospitals comply with these legal obligations under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No. F.No. C-35/466/Admin/NOTTO/22/pt/68]
