Archive · 21 May 2025
Bengal's Youngest Deceased Donor Saves Lives Through Organ Donation
A 12-year-old boy named Umang, who had a kidney problem, sadly passed away after a transplant.
His family made a brave decision to donate his organs.
His liver will help a child in Mumbai, and his eyes will help two other people see.
Umang's mom had given him a kidney earlier, showing how much they cared.
The family wanted to help others, knowing the pain of waiting for help.
Umang was a smart, cheerful boy, and his family hopes he'll bring joy to those who receive his organs.
Umang Galada, a 12-year-old boy, died after a kidney transplant.
He suffered from chronic kidney disease.
His liver was sent to a child in Mumbai; his corneas will give sight to two others.
His parents consented to organ donation after his brain death.
Umang's mother had previously donated a kidney to him.
- Who
- Umang Galada, a 12-year-old boy, and his family.
- What
- Umang, who battled renal failure, became Bengal's youngest deceased organ donor, saving a life and giving sight to two.
- When
- Umang died four days after a kidney transplant on May 15.
- Where
- CMRI Kolkata, and Mumbai.
- Why
- To give life to others in need and honor his memory.
Government
Hospital
Care
Government
Unclear
Hospital
Umang was well cared for at the hospital
- Age of Umang
- 12
- Location of Donation
- West Bengal
- Umang's Illness
- Renal Failure
- Liver Recipient Location
- Mumbai
- Umang's Grade
- Class 8