Staff Report
PESHAWAR:In an extraordinary act of human compassion and courage, the family of 14-year-old Jawad, son of Noordad, hailing from Rustam village in Mardan, voluntarily donated his organs following his declaration of brain death at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC).
Jawad, a bright student of 9th Grade, had suffered severe head injuries in a road traffic accident a few days ago and was transferred to Peshawar due to the critical nature of his injuries. He was admitted to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at HMC, where he was managed by a dedicated team of neurosurgeons and critical care specialists. Despite all efforts, the medical team concluded that Jawad had suffered irreversible brain damage, and he was formally declared brain dead in accordance with national medical and legal criteria.
Upon being informed, the family—particularly his father and uncle—demonstrated exceptional grace, courage, and humanity, and volunteered to donate his organs for the benefit of others. This landmark decision was communicated to the Medical Transplant Regulatory Authority (MTRA) by HMC administration without delay.
A high-level coordination meeting was convened late night on 5th June 2025 in the office of the Medical Director, Professor Dr. Shehzad Akbar Khan, and was attended by:
- Professor Dr. Asif Malik, Administrator MTRA KP along with his team
- Organ transplant teams from Hayatabad medical Complex and its constituents including Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD) and Pakistan Institute of community ophthalmology
- Virtual coordination with teams from PKLI represented by Dr Yasir and Bahria International Hospital
A comprehensive retrieval exercise was carried out in the early hours of the morning of 6th June 2025, ensuring ethical and procedural integrity. As a result, five organs were successfully retrieved: - Liver
- Two Kidneys
- Two Corneas
This collective effort by transplant and support teams from HMC, IKD, PICO, PKLI, and Bahria Hospital was made possible through strict administrative oversight and facilitation by the HMC administration and MTRA, under the express instructions of Major General (R) Amjad Faheem, Chairman, Board of Governors, MTI-HMC. All legal, ethical, and procedural formalities were duly fulfilled. The organs were swiftly transferred for transplantation in prospective patients a respective institutes.
The family’s selfless contribution has become a beacon of hope, humanity, and awareness across the region. Despite their profound personal loss, they found solace in knowing that their son’s organs would go on to save multiple lives, a legacy of healing that transcends grief. The body of the deceased donor was transported to his native village for burial later in the day.
This act highlights the compassionate and courageous spirit of the Pashtun belt, showcasing the power of community and shared humanity in the face of tragedy.
The HMC administration and MTRA plans to formally honor the family of Jawad and the participating medical teams after the Eid holidays through a press briefing and awareness campaign. The event aims to promote public understanding of organ donation, using this remarkable example as a guiding light.
