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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
GMCH, AIIMS-N Set Benchmarks In Organ Donation & Transplant, Win National Awards
Nagpur: The city has emerged as a national beacon in the field of organ donation and transplantation, with the Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Nagpur, and AIIMS-Nagpur receiving prestigious awards at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) organized in New Delhi on Saturday. GMCH was conferred the 'Best Brain Stem Death Certifying Team' award while AIIMS-Nagpur bagged the 'Emerging Govt Institution in Organ Donation and Transplantation' award. The awards, presented by Union health minister JP Nadda at the event organised by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, mark a significant milestone in Vidarbha's growing leadership in public healthcare and transplant services. On behalf of GMCH, medical superintendent Dr Avinash Gawande received the award that recognizes exemplary work in facilitating organ donation through accurate and ethical certification procedures. Over the past year, GMCH facilitated 11 cadaveric organ donations, resulting in the retrieval of 21 kidneys, 10 livers, and 18 corneas. The hospital has so far performed 90 kidney transplants, including India's first robotic kidney transplant in a govt hospital conducted on July 20, 2025. AIIMS-Nagpur was honoured for its rapid and impactful entry into the organ transplantation space. Since initiating its transplant programme in December 2022, AIIMS-Nagpur recorded 22 deceased organ donations, including 18 brain stem deaths (BSD) and 4 Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) cases. Notably, AIIMS-Nagpur became the first AIIMS in the country and only the third medical institution in India to successfully perform a DCD-based organ transplant, setting a precedent for other govt institutions. Speaking on the national recognition for GMCH, Dr Gawande said, "This reflects the commitment of our entire team to provide ethical, advanced, and life-saving care through organ transplantation." Dr PP Joshi, executive director of AIIMS-Nagpur, stressed that this is just the beginning. "AIIMS-Nagpur is committed to making a long-term impact in this field. We aim to create a model that blends clinical excellence with compassion and public awareness," he said. GMCH dean Dr Raj Gajbhiye announced that the Superspeciality Hospital (SSH) is ready to handle all kinds of organ transplants. "The heart transplant is expected to begin within two months. We are technically and medically ready for kidney and liver transplants, and heart transplant capability is on the immediate horizon," he said. # MAJOR PUSH FOR ORGAN DONATION — GMCH-Nagpur Award: Best Brain Stem Death Certifying Team Brain Stem Death Donations (last 1 year): 11 Organs Retrieved: Kidneys 21; Livers 10; Corneas 18 Total Kidney Transplants Performed: 90 — AIIMS-Nagpur Award: Emerging Govt Institution in Organ Donation and Transplantation Total Kidney Transplants: 46: Live Donor: 14; Deceased Donor: 32 Total Deceased Donors: 22 Bone Marrow Transplants: 11 Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
One of rarest neuro cases treated at AIIMS-R
Raipur: A 38-year-old woman suffering from spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) for over two months made a complete recovery following a rare endovascular procedure at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raipur. The condition, caused by a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, severely impacted her quality of life, leaving her unable to perform routine activities. A multidisciplinary team from the departments of neurosurgery, neurology, and radiology at AIIMS Raipur evaluated the patient. Dr Richa Singh Chauhan, a neuroradiologist, identified the underlying cause as SIH. She pinpointed a rare CSF-venous fistula (CSF-VF) at the right L1 vertebra using advanced neuroimaging and a lateral decubitus Digital Subtraction Myelography (DSM). In this condition, CSF abnormally drains into the venous system. The treatment was performed by a team of interventional neuroradiologists led by Dr Nihar Vijay Kathrani. They used a minimally invasive interventional radiology technique via the right femoral venous access to successfully seal the fistula. The patient experienced a complete resolution of her symptoms after the procedure. A follow-up MRI confirmed the normalisation of her intracranial pressure. The anaesthesia team was led by Prof. Dr Subrat Singha, head of the Department of Anaesthesiology, along with Dr Vankdavath Lavanya, Dr Ananya Rao, and Dr Hashil. Prof. Dr N.K. Bodhey, head of the Department of Radiodiagnosis, said CSF-venous fistula is an extremely rare and recently recognised cause of SIH. He added that fewer than five such cases have been diagnosed and treated in India. This is the first case to be both diagnosed and treated at an AIIMS or Institute of National Importance (INI) in India. Lt Gen (retd) Ashok Jindal, executive director and CEO of AIIMS Raipur, congratulated the team. He said the case reflects the institution's multidisciplinary strength and its advanced diagnostic and interventional capabilities. The case sets a new standard in managing rare neurological disorders in India. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Heart of gold: Families of organ donors honoured
New Delhi: Tears welled up in Aarti's eyes as her two-year-old daughter Ananya pointed to a photograph on the screen and whispered, "Papa… Papa." The image was of Raju, Aarti's late husband, being honoured posthumously during a donor felicitation ceremony held at AIIMS on Friday to pay tribute to organ and tissue donors. Aarti, a resident of Mainpuri, said Ananya slowly stopped asking for her father after his death. "But today, she recognised him again," she said, holding her daughter close. "It felt like he had returned, even if just for a moment." Raju fell from the terrace of their home on Feb 27 this year and was admitted to AIIMS in a critical condition. After over a week in the ICU, he was declared brain dead. "It was the hardest decision of our lives," Aarti said, recalling how the family ultimately chose to donate his organs. "But we thought — if he could save others, let him live on through them." You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi His liver, kidneys, and heart were donated. The family, however, held back his eyes. "We couldn't bear the thought of performing his last rites without them," she added. Since Raju's death, little Ananya often wandered around the house searching for her father. That Friday, as his photo glowed on the screen, she remembered — and so did everyone else. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Among the 24 donor families honoured at the event was the family of Ashok Kumar Wadhwa. His only son, Samarth Wadhwa, from the Greater Kailash area in south Delhi, shared how they decided to donate Ashok's eyes and skin after he passed away after a cardiac arrest on Nov 1 last year, a day after Diwali. "My 88-year-old aunt insisted that we must donate whatever is possible," Samarth said. "Our mother was very clear — there was no hesitation. We contacted AIIMS, and their team came home and handled everything with full dignity and respect." Though only his eyes and skin could be donated, Samarth said, "Even that is precious. These tissues can help burn victims or people who lose vision due to accidents or firecrackers. " Kalita Devi, wife of Puran Chand from Uttarakhand, also shared her story. Her husband slipped down the stairs and suffered a fatal head injury. "We rushed him to AIIMS, but he didn't survive. He was declared brain dead in the first week of July," she said. "The AIIMS staff counselled us and we agreed to donate his organs, including lungs and kidneys. Instead of turning to ash, his organs have given life to others." The ceremony was presided over by professor M Srinivas, the director of AIIMS, New Delhi. "Each year, many lives are lost to end-stage organ failure due to non-availability of organs," he said. "It is vital to dispel myths and promote a positive outlook on organ and tissue donation within society." He called the donor families' act of generosity during their time of deepest grief "a noble deed that has given new life to many and stands as a testament to human compassion. " Prof. Aarti Vij, who heads the Organ Retrieval Banking Organisation (ORBO), added that transplant coordinators, physicians, forensic experts, support staff, laboratory services and even police play vital roles in ensuring each step is carried out smoothly and respectfully. Among those remembered was Gopal Singh, a factory worker declared brain dead after a road accident in May. His organs saved multiple lives. Anish Banerjee, 26, a regular blood donor, also suffered a fatal brain injury. His family honoured his spirit by choosing organ donation . Manoj Kumar Kaushik, an EPFO employee, died of a head injury. His wife and sister said they made the decision so "his memory could live on by giving others life." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
