Setting an example for others, Prahlad Rout, an employee of KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU) donated his organs and saved three lives.
Prahlad Rout of Khuntakata village in Athagarh sub-division of Cuttack district had been working at KIIT DU for a long period of time. However, he breathed his last due to a brain stroke on 4th January, 2025. However, his family members expressed their wishes to donate his organs to the needy patients and save their lives.
After getting the consent of the family members, doctors collected the lungs and both the kidneys of Rout and transplanted them on three patients one each at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Apollo Hospital and KIMS Hospital & Medical College.
Meanwhile, KIIT and KISS Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta along with others highly appreciated the noble work of Rout and his family members. He also expressed his deep condolences over his death and announced his support for the education of his six-month-old child.
Dr. Samanta also said that Rout’s wife, if wants, can do a job at KIIT. On the other hand, the bereaved family members expressed their gratitude to Dr. Samanta for his support and assurance to help them.