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Heart Transplant Survivor Celebrates 13 Years, Inspiring Hope
31 Jan
Summary
- Kerala woman marks 13 years post-heart transplant, becoming a beacon of hope.
- Health Minister announces subsidized transplant medications under 'Karunya Sparsham'.
- Event unites donor and recipient families, celebrating life-saving organ donations.
Sruthy Sasi, at 37, is celebrating 13 years of living with a transplanted heart, a remarkable milestone in Kerala. Her transplant in 2013 connected her with the family of donor Joseph Mathew, a connection celebrated at the 'Ripples of Life' event.
The event, co-organized by Rotary Club of Cochin Downtown and other bodies, saw Health Minister Veena George inaugurate the proceedings. She announced upcoming subsidized transplant medications via the 'Karunya Sparsham' scheme, akin to cancer drug availability.
Minister George stressed strengthening the institutional framework for organ transplants to improve accessibility, noting an increase in demand. She advocated for enhanced government infrastructure and combating misinformation with transparency.
The gathering also honored the family of Binoy Oliparambil, whose donation enabled Kerala's first double-hand transplant. His mother shared the profound impact of their altruistic decision, emphasizing the new family bonds formed through donation.
