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Tripura marks milestone with third successful kidney transplant
Agartala, July 7: In a major step towards strengthening advanced healthcare in the state, Tripura completed its third kidney transplant at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital.
Himachal: AIIMS Bilaspur sets target to make state self-reliant in healthcare
Bilaspur, July 6: The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Bilaspur is all set to make Himachal Pradesh a self-reliant state in health care.
Policy reforms key to boost global equity in organ transplantation: Lancet
New Delhi, July 2: Policy changes are crucial to ensure equitable access to life-saving organ transplants for underserved and marginalised populations, according to a global study led by international researchers, including from India.
Tripura: Third kidney transplant successfully performed at AGMC and GBP Hospital
Agartala, July 2: In a remarkable achievement on the eve of National Doctors' Day, the AGMC and GBP Hospital in Agartala successfully conducted their third kidney transplant surgery, further solidifying their position as a centre of hope for patients suffering from kidney failure in Tripura.
Study finds how pig kidney transplants work in humans, spots rejection markers
New Delhi, June 30: With xenotransplantation -- animal-to-human transplantation -- poised to address the global organ shortage crisis, a pioneering study has outlined how human immune cells interact with pig kidney tissue in transplanted organs, revealing critical early markers of rejection and potential intervention strategies.
Aye Zindagi recognized by the American Transplant Foundation
Mumbai, June 4: Hindi feature film "Aye Zindagi" has received official recognition from the American Transplant Foundation. The drama has been added to the organization's prestigious list of titles known for authentically capturing the emotional and ethical aspects of organ transplantation.
Live heart transported from Ghaziabad to Delhi in 19 minutes via green corridor; saves 49-year-old patient
New Delhi, June 1: In a remarkable feat of medical coordination and swift response, a live heart was successfully transported from Yashoda Hospital, Ghaziabad, to Fortis Escorts Hospital in Delhi's Okhla Road, in just 19 minutes on Sunday, thanks to a specially created green corridor.
US surgeons perform world's first in-human bladder transplant
New York, May 18: A team of US surgeons has performed the world’s first in-human bladder transplant, it was announced on Sunday.
Man in Gurugram saves three lives by donating organs
i, May 16: A 37-year-old man saved three lives through organ donation at a private hospital in Gurugram, hospital officials said.
Telangana's first intestine transplant performed at Osmania Hospital
Hyderabad, April 27: The first successful intestine transplant in Telangana has been done by doctors at state government-run Osmania General Hospital here.
AIIMS Raipur successfully performs its first Swap Kidney Transplant
Raipur, April 24: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur successfully performed its first Swap Kidney Transplant, also known as a Kidney Paired Transplant (KPT), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated.
AIIMS Raipur successfully performs its first swap kidney transplant
New Delhi, April 24: AIIMS Raipur has successfully performed its first Swap Kidney Transplant, also known as a Kidney Paired Transplant (KPT), the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
First baby born from transplanted womb in Britain, mother, baby doing well
London, April 8: For the first time in Britain, a woman has given birth following a womb transplant, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in London confirmed on Tuesday.
Delhi: 46-year-old woman's organ donation saves multiple lives
New Delhi, April 2: A private hospital in Delhi recognised the compassionate decision made by the family of a 46-year-old woman who, after a tragic incident led to her being declared brain dead, consented to organ donation.
K'taka to establish South India's first Govt Organ Transplant & Retrieval Centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 31: The Karnataka government has decided to establish South India’s first Government Organ Transplant and Retrieval Centre in Bengaluru, stated Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development and Livelihood, Sharan Prakash Patil on Monday.
ICMR's i-DRONE initiative showcases aerial medical logistics for timely, efficient cornea transplants in pilot study
New Delhi, March 25: Aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India self-reliant and technologically empowered, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a pioneering study on the aerial transport of human corneas and amniotic membrane grafts, according to the ICMR press statement.
IISER scientist dies after neighbour assaults him over parking dispute in Punjab's Mohali
Chandigarh, March 13: A 39-year-old scientist with the esteemed Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has died after he was allegedly assaulted by his neighbour during a dispute over parking in Sector 67 in Punjab's Mohali, near here.
Australian man becomes world-1st to live with durable artificial heart for over 100 days
New Delhi, March 12: In a first, an Australian man has become the first in the world to live with a durable total artificial heart implant -- made of titanium -- for more than 100 days, and to be discharged from hospital.
MP: Jabalpur sets up green corridor for kidney transplantation
Jabalpur, March 8: Two kidneys harvested from a brain-dead man at a government-run hospital, were transported through a green corridor in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on Friday.
16-month-old gives new life to two patients through organ donation
Bhubaneswar, March 4: In yet another landmark achievement, AIIMS Bhubaneswar facilitated multiorgan transplantation from Odisha's youngest organ donor master, Janmesh.
Renowned Kerala doctor found dead in farmhouse, suicide note recovered
Kochi, March 3: Prominent nephrologist and senior surgeon Dr George P. Abraham was found dead at his farmhouse near the Cochin International Airport.
Haryana : 47-year-old DRDO scientist gets rare third kidney transplant, now lives with five kidneys
Faridabad, February 26: Amrita Hospital in Faridabad has successfully performed a rare third kidney transplant on 47-year-old DRDO scientist Devendra Barlewar, who now has five kidneys. He had been battling chronic kidney disease for 15 years, with two previous transplants failing.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar inaugurates Liver Transplantation Clinic
Bhubaneswar, February 22: Taking a significant step towards establishing Liver Transplantation services, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a dedicated Liver Transplantation Clinic, marking a new era in advanced liver care. This initiative underscores the institute's commitment to providing world-class healthcare and addressing the growing need for liver transplantation in the region, according to the AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Army father donates son's organs to save lives of six patients
New Delhi, February 18: Havildar Naresh Kumar, a serving Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the 10th Battalion of the MAHAR Regiment in an act of courage and selflessness donated his deceased son's organs to six patients.
Hand of Hope: 38-year-old's life transformed after receiving donor hands at Private Hospital in Faridabad
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Faridabad, February 12: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a 38-year-old woman, Twinkle Dogra, has regained the use of her hands after a successful 12-hour transplant surgery at a private hospital in Faridabad, Haryana.
MP govt to give state honour to promote organ donation
Bhopal, Feb 11: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday announced that people, who will donate organs before death to give a new lease of life to others, will give state honour during their last rites.
MP: CM Mohan Yadav meets state's first heart-transplant patient at AIIMS Bhopal
Bhopal, February 10: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal and met a patient who recently underwent the state's first heart transplant here and enquired about his health conditions.
Gujarat CM inaugurates the Transplantation Update-2025 conference in Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar, February 8: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Transplantation Update Conference-2025 at Asarwa Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad and also unveiled a state-of-the-art robotic system for transplantation. Minister of State for Health Rushikesh Patel graced the event, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
M42, Bahrain Royal Medical Services form strategic alliance
Dubai, February 2: M42, a global health champion established following the coming together of Mubadala Health and G42 Healthcare, and Royal Medical Services (RMS) of Bahrain, have announced a transformative strategic alliance, underscoring a shared vision to advance healthcare accessibility and quality across borders.
UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak inaugurates bone marrow transplant department at Noida's Child PGI
Noida, January 15: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday formally inaugurated the department of bone marrow transplant at the state-run Post Graduate Institute of Child Health (PGICH), popularly known as Child PGI, in Noida. He asserted that the inauguration of the bone marrow transplant facility is a groundbreaking development in public-sector pediatric healthcare across the country.
Women more likely than men to live for 5 years after lung transplant: Study
New Delhi, Jan 9: Women who receive a lung transplant are more likely than men to live for five years post-transplant, according to new research on Thursday.