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Arunachal Conducts First Kidney Transplant!
28 Sep
Summary
- Arunachal Pradesh successfully performed its first kidney transplant.
- The historic surgery took place at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences.
- The state government increased financial aid for organ transplants.
Arunachal Pradesh has successfully conducted its first-ever kidney transplant surgery, marking a significant advancement in the state's healthcare capabilities. The procedure was performed at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) on Sunday, with support from a team of transplant specialists from New Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu hailed the surgery as a major milestone, emphasizing the state government's three-year effort to build capacity at TRIHMS. This success demonstrates the growing expertise of TRIHMS doctors and nurses in specialized procedures. The government is also focusing on strengthening other departments, including cardiology, and has nearly completed a new cancer hospital.
Further supporting advanced medical care, the government recently increased financial assistance for organ transplants. Kidney transplant aid rose from ₹10 lakh to ₹12.5 lakh, liver transplant aid from ₹20 lakh to ₹22.5 lakh, and bone marrow support from ₹15 lakh to ₹17.5 lakh. These enhancements are part of the CM CARES initiative.
The recipient, a 34-year-old man, and his 45-year-old sister, the donor, are both reported to be stable and recovering well. The success of this first transplant is seen as a stepping stone towards TRIHMS becoming a center of excellence for the Northeast.
