Goa's Kidney Transplant Challenge: Patients Waiting, Donors Needed
Goa is facing a significant challenge with 78 patients on the waiting list for kidney transplants. Three hospitals in Goa are registered to perform transplants, but infrastructure for other organs is lacking. Despite ongoing awareness campaigns, 26 patients have died while waiting for a suitable donor.
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Goa's healthcare sector is grappling with a challenging scenario as 78 patients eagerly await kidney transplants. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane informed the legislative assembly that current facilities can only cater to kidney transplants, with three hospitals registered under the SOTTO Goa programme.
Of those waiting, 62 are active cases while the remaining 16 are deemed inactive due to medical reasons. Since 2011, the Goa Medical College has spearheaded living donor kidney transplants, with a total of eight deceased and 49 living donations recorded.
Efforts to raise awareness about organ donation include campaigns and collaborations with NGOs. However, a lack of transplant infrastructure for other organs persists, and 26 patients have sadly passed away awaiting kidney transplants. Corneal transplants are also being conducted by designated hospitals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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