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Madras HC Orders Priority for Dual Lung Transplant
13 Jan
Summary
- Court directed urgent consideration of a dual lung transplant request.
- Authorities must decide within three working days.
- The patient's condition is critical, requiring immediate transplant.
The Madras High Court has mandated an urgent review of a dual lung transplant request for a patient in critical condition. Justice P T Asha directed the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) and the Transplant Authority Government of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN) to expedite their decision-making process. This directive follows a petition filed by the patient's wife, seeking priority consideration.
The court's January 9 order specifies that the authorities must consider the forwarded request, submitted on January 1, 2026, and provide a decision within three working days. The petitioner's counsel emphasized the progressive nature of the illness and the narrow window for a successful transplant, highlighting the potential for irreversible consequences due to administrative delays.
The patient is currently admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, undergoing treatment for a severe lung disease that has reached a critical stage. The legal intervention aims to ensure that the allocation of a suitable donor organ is given priority, offering a chance for survival in this life-threatening situation.
