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Prez Calls upon medical fraternity to motivate people on organ donation

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December 24, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called upon the medical fraternity and related institutions to motivate people on the noble cause of organ donation.

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Prez Calls upon medical fraternity to motivate people on organ donation

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called upon the medical fraternity and related institutions to motivate people on the noble cause of organ donation.

Addressing the 6th Convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Health Minister JP Nadda, she said that the medical profession is not just a means of livelihood, it is a profession that brings with it the sacred responsibility of reducing people's suffering, treating the sick, and contributing to the well-being of society.

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