Brain-dead man’s organs give new lease of life to six
The family of a 39-year-old man declared brain-dead in Coimbatore has donated his organs, benefiting six recipients. The procedure was carried out at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital following the man's accidental injury.
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The family of a 39-year-old man who was declared brain-dead at a private hospital in Coimbatore has donated his organs, giving six people a chance at a new lease of life.
Karthik, a resident of Avinashi Road in Coimbatore, was injured in an accident near Chinniyampalayam around 11.30 p.m. on August 17. He was admitted to Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) on Avinashi Road for treatment but did not respond to treatment and was declared brain-dead on Saturday (August 21, 2026).
His father Arunachalam, mother Rajalakshmi and sister Jagatheswari consented to donate his organs.
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