Fear of litigation stifles brainstem death certification in Kerala, finds study
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Summary
Unless hospitals incorporate BSD certification in ICUs as an institutional policy—not for enabling organ donation, but to prevent unnecessary waste of valuable ICU resources, inflated hospital bills and needless trauma for families—deceased organ donation rates are unlikely to go up
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right