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Pune Leads Maharashtra in Organ Donations: 207 Lives Saved
6 Jan
Summary
- Pune facilitated 79 deceased organ donations in 2025, leading Maharashtra.
- Kidney transplants formed the largest share with 117 patients receiving organs.
- Men constituted 72% of organ donors, while women made up 28%.
In 2025, Pune solidified its position as Maharashtra's top city for deceased organ donations, coordinating 79 such initiatives and enabling 207 life-saving transplants. This accomplishment significantly surpassed other ZTCC centers across the state, underscoring Pune's pivotal role in organ donation.
The majority of the 207 transplants involved kidney recipients, with 117 individuals receiving new organs. Liver transplants followed with 67, alongside 13 lung and four heart transplants, demonstrating the broad impact of deceased organ donation. Complex multi-organ transplants were also successfully performed.
Analysis revealed that 72% of the donors were male and 28% were female. While 15% of donations were voluntary, the remaining 85% were facilitated through counseling by transplant coordinators. This success underscores the power of awareness and humanitarian service in saving lives.
