What is Karnataka's organ transplant scheme?

Karnataka's organ transplant scheme is a fully State-funded initiative providing comprehensive financial assistance for organ transplant surgeries and lifelong immunosuppression medicines to below-poverty-line patients.

How many patients has Karnataka's transplant scheme supported?

Since its launch in 2019, the scheme has supported over 500 organ transplants for below-poverty-line patients in Karnataka.

What types of transplants are covered by the Karnataka scheme?

The scheme covers kidney, heart, liver, heart-lung, lung, and allogenic bone marrow transplants, along with post-transplant medication support.

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Karnataka's Transplant Scheme Saves 500+ BPL Lives

7 Feb

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Summary

Over 500 below-poverty-line patients received life-saving transplants.
Scheme covers kidney, heart, liver, and bone marrow transplant surgeries.
Karnataka fully funds surgeries and lifelong post-transplant medicines.

Karnataka's Transplant Scheme Saves 500+ BPL Lives

Since its 2019 launch, Karnataka's fully State-funded organ transplant scheme has enabled over 500 life-saving procedures for below-poverty-line (BPL) patients. The program, managed by the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST), offers comprehensive financial support for transplant surgeries and critical lifelong immunosuppression medications. This initiative ensures that cost is not a barrier for eligible BPL individuals seeking advanced medical care.