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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 131st episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, paid tribute to Aalin Sherin Abraham, a 10-month-old girl from Kerala who became the state’s youngest organ donor after her parents decided to donate her organs following her untimely death. Reflecting on the tragedy, PM Modi noted that losing a young child brings immense and irreparable grief.

“There is no greater sorrow for any parent than losing one’s own child. The pain of losing a very young child is deeper. Just a few days ago, we lost Aalin Sherin Abraham, a little innocent girl from Kerala. Awareness regarding organ donation is increasing. Medical research is also getting a boost. There are many people like Aalin who have given another life to someone by organ donation," he said.

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Who Was Aalin Sherin Abraham And What Happened To Her? 

1. Aalin Sherin Abraham, a 10-month-old from Mallappally in Pathanamthitta, became a symbol of courage in Kerala.

2. On February 5, she was critically injured in a road accident near Pallam in Kottayam while traveling with her mother and grandparents.

3. A car coming from the opposite direction collided with their vehicle, leaving the child and her family seriously hurt.

4. She received initial treatment at hospitals in Changanassery and Thiruvalla before being transferred to Amrita Hospital in Kochi for advanced care.

5. After several days of intensive treatment, she was declared brain-dead on February 13.

6. Her parents, Arun Abraham and Sherin Ann John, chose to donate her organs after being informed of her condition.

7. Her liver, two kidneys, heart valve, and two corneas were recovered for transplantation.

8. The liver will be given to a six-month-old baby at KIMS Hospital, making him the youngest in the state to receive a posthumous liver donation.

9. The kidneys will benefit a child at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College’s SAT Hospital.

10. The heart valve will be transplanted at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology.

11. The corneas will remain at Amrita Hospital for future use.

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Kerala Police And Minister Reactions 

Kerala Police gave a Guard of Honour to the infant in recognition of her selfless contribution, while Kerala Health Minister Veena George described her family’s decision as a compassionate act and a powerful message about organ donation. Union Minister Suresh Gopi and state officials paid their respects at her funeral held at St. Thomas CSI Church in Nedungadappally, where numerous locals also gathered to honour the child.


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