The heart of Jai Jayakumar, a native of Kilimanoor in Thiruvananthapuram who was declared brain-dead, being transported to Lisie Hospital in Kochi after it was airlifted by an air ambulance.
| Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin
The State witnessed yet another deceased donor organ donation on Thursday (April 9, 2026) when the family of Jai Jayakumar, a 35-year-old IT professional in Technopark, who was declared brain-dead while undergoing treatment at a hospital here, decided to donate her organs to save the lives of several others.
Six organs, including the heart, liver, two kidneys and both corneas, were harvested, for transplanting in others with end-stage organ failure, who are on the transplant waiting lists.
Published – April 09, 2026 10:07 pm IST
