Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the story of a ten-month-old infant from Kerala during his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat. The baby girl, Aalin Sherin Abraham, tragically passed away in an accident in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, becoming the state’s youngest organ donor. PM Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing the unfulfilled dreams and happiness that the baby had ahead of her.
The Prime Minister praised the parents, Arun Abraham and Sherin, for their courageous decision to donate Aalin’s organs despite their profound grief. He commended their selfless act, stating that it reflects the enormity of their character and thinking. PM Modi also noted the increasing awareness about organ donation and the advancements in medical research that support such noble initiatives.
Aalin Sherin Abraham, a resident of Mallappally in Pathanamthitta district, was declared brain dead following a tragic road accident on February 12. In a remarkable gesture of kindness, her parents chose to donate her kidneys, liver, and heart valves, providing a renewed chance at life for four other children. The infant’s kidneys were transplanted to a 10-year-old child receiving treatment at the S.A.T. Hospital linked to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College.
The swift transportation of the organs from Kochi to three hospitals in Thiruvananthapuram within three hours and 27 minutes underscored the efficiency of Kerala’s transplant network. State Health Minister Veena George lauded the family’s extraordinary decision, emphasizing their courage and humanity during a time of personal tragedy. She extended the state government’s support to the grieving family.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan paid his respects at the baby’s funeral and announced the naming of a proposed state organ transplant unit in her honor. The infant received a state funeral, becoming the youngest person in the state to be accorded this honor.
