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.

The scheme covers a range of transplants, including kidney, heart, and liver, with financial packages tailored to each procedure's cost. For instance, kidney transplants receive up to ₹2 lakh for surgery and ₹1 lakh annually for medicines, while heart and liver transplants are covered up to ₹11 lakh and ₹12 lakh, respectively. Additional support is provided for more complex procedures like heart-lung and bone marrow transplants.