Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 26: Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, has restarted its kidney transplant program, performing the first live-related kidney transplantation.
According to officials, a patient in his 50s suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) received a kidney from his wife.
The transplant was conducted free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme, making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for those in need.
Secretary, Health and Medical Education, J&K, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, commended the achievement, stating, “This successful kidney transplant represents a quantum leap in our healthcare capabilities.”
He added that the administration is committed to making advanced medical care accessible to all citizens.
Prof. Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal, GMC Srinagar, expressed her delight, stating, “The successful resumption of live-related kidney transplantation at our center is a testament to the dedication of our urology, nephrology, and anaesthesia teams, and the support of the administration.”
Prof. (Dr.) Syed Sajjad Nazir, Head of the Department of Urology and Chairman of the Kidney Transplantation Committee, also expressed his satisfaction with the successful procedure.
He noted that the revival of live-related kidney transplants has given renewed hope to patients with chronic kidney disease.
“The availability of this life-saving procedure locally, coupled with financial coverage under Ayushman Bharat, ensures that more lives can be saved without the added burden of exorbitant costs,” he said.
Dr. Tajamul H. Mir, Head of the Department of Nephrology and Vice-Chairman of the Kidney Transplantation Committee, praised the collaborative efforts of all those involved in restarting the program.
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