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Free Kidney Transplant Saves Sangrur Couple
16 Sep
Summary
- Couple discharged after successful free kidney transplant surgery.
- Treatment was covered under the chief minister health scheme.
- Punjab's public healthcare achieves a significant milestone.
A 37-year-old man from Sangrur district, who had been undergoing dialysis since December 2025 due to kidney failure, received a new lease on life through a free kidney transplant at Govt Rajindra Hospital. The procedure, performed on September 10, was made possible by his 29-year-old wife, who donated one of her kidneys. This surgery was fully covered under the chief minister health scheme, underscoring the state government's commitment to providing essential medical care.
Punjab's health minister, Dr Balbir Singh, met the recovering couple as they were discharged, praising the super-specialist medical team. He highlighted that private kidney transplants can cost between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 12 lakh, urging patients with serious ailments to utilize government healthcare facilities. The minister also announced advancements at Rajindra Hospital, including a new 300-bed trauma centre and a 50-bed critical care unit nearing completion, aimed at improving critical patient care.
