Explore the truths behind organ donation, debunk common myths, and learn about eligibility and the registration process to save lives effectively. Organ donation sits at the intersection of science, ethics, and public trust. Progress in transplantation has delivered life-changing outcomes, like more organs being transplanted today than a few years ago, yet the unmet need remains enormous. One of the most harmful beliefs is that doctors will not try as hard to save you if they know you are a registered donor. In reality, medical teams treating life-threatening injuries or illnesses have only one priority: saving the patient’s life. World Organ Donation Day 2026: 'Save lives,' urges liver transplant surgeon Dr Vaibhaw Kumar (Adobe Stock)Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust.
Career journey and experience
Tavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee. She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon.
