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News18
6 days ago
- Health
- News18
India records nearly fourfold rise in annual organ transplants since 2013: Govt
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The total number of organ transplants performed annually in the country has increased from 4,990 in 2013 to 18,910 in 2024 due to consistent efforts over the years, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply, Jadhav said the number of deceased donor organ transplants has risen from 837 in 2013 to 3,403 in 2024, while the organ donation rate (deceased donors per million population) has improved from 0.27 to 0.81 during the same period. The number of deceased organ donors has grown from 340 in 2013 to 1,128 in 2024, he said. 'India currently ranks third globally in total organ transplants and stands first in living donor organ transplants," Jadhav stated. To strengthen the organ transplantation ecosystem, states are encouraged to identify gaps and take proactive measures. They can seek assistance from the Centre through the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP), he said. Under NOTP, financial grants are provided to states based on proposals received for establishing Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisations (ROTTOs) and State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisations (SOTTOs). The programme also supports infrastructure development in public sector facilities for setting up transplant or retrieval centres and tissue banks. Funding is also extended for hiring transplant coordinators in government medical colleges and trauma centres, maintenance of deceased donors, organ transport, post-transplant immunosuppressant medication, and awareness, training, and capacity-building initiatives. Jadhav informed the House that people can avail the Kidney Transplantation Package under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) as part of the Ayushman Bharat programme. In addition, financial assistance is provided under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) for kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants for patients living below the poverty line. While health is a state subject, it is the responsibility of state governments to ensure the availability of required facilities and services for organ transplantation within their jurisdictions, Jadhav said. As per the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 (THOTA), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has set up a three-tier national network comprising the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), ROTTOs, and SOTTOs. NOTTO functions as the apex body for coordination, networking, and maintenance of the national registry for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The NOTP, a Central Sector Scheme, aims to improve access to organ transplants through increased public awareness on deceased organ donation, streamlined organ procurement and distribution systems, public infrastructure development, and specialised manpower training, the minister added. PTI PLB HIG HIG view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 20:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Govt constitutes panel for organ and tissue transplant programme
Vijayawada: The state govt constituted a steering committee for the smooth functioning of the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) and the implementation of various activities under the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) guidelines. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This initiative aims to boost the donor transplant programme, with the director of medical education (DME) AP serving as its chairperson. Special chief secretary (Medical & Health) M T Krishna Babu issued a govt order (GO) RT No 452, constituting the steering committee with a chairperson and six members. Chief transplant coordinator (CTC) Jeevandhan, AP, was appointed as the committee's member secretary on Tuesday. The steering committee members include Nephrology and Urology professors from Kurnool and Andhra Medical Colleges, along with superintendents of AIIMS Mangalagiri and GGH Guntur. Additionally, the Government Pleader of the Health Medical and Family Welfare department, the Joint Director (Medical) office of DME, AP, and the Administrative Officer of Jeevandhan, AP, are also part of the committee.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Just a scan away: Mobile organ donation drive to roll out with smart tech
Citizens will soon be able to register as organ donors simply by scanning a QR code on a specially-equipped van that is set to be launched on or before Organ Donation Day on August 3. The van is equipped with a QR-code scanning system. (SOURCED IMAGE) The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) of Uttar Pradesh has introduced this initiative to boost organ donation awareness and streamline donor registration. The van, which will travel across Uttar Pradesh, is designed not just for awareness campaigns but also serves as a one-stop solution for organ donation pledges. With a built-in scanner system, individuals can instantly access and complete the donor registration process online, eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork. This innovative step comes as part of a wider set of initiatives championed by Dr Rajesh Harsvardhan, joint director of SOTTO-UP, operating under the department of hospital administration at SGPGIMS, Lucknow. After sustained efforts, repeated proposals and high-level meetings, SOTTO-UP has secured key approvals and funding under the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP). SOTTO has secured sanction of Rs1.5 crore for establishing a lung transplant program at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow. It has also got Rs1.43 crore for launching a renal transplant program at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. It has also received additional funding for a Multi-Utility Vehicle (MUV) to support logistics and awareness activities This MUV, procured via the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and branded for organ donation awareness, serves multiple roles: facilitating quick deployment of transplant teams post brain stem death (BSD) declaration, transporting harvested organs, and conducting mobile pledge drives across cities and towns in Uttar Pradesh. 'The van is equipped with a QR-code scanning system, allowing people to pledge their organs in just a few seconds,' said Dr Harsvardhan. 'It's a tech-forward, user-friendly initiative aimed at increasing participation in organ donation.' To ensure long-term functionality, a dedicated, covered parking facility for the vehicle has also been constructed at SGPGIMS by the civil engineering department. The successful rollout of the mobile scanner initiative within a month stands as a milestone for SOTTO-UP, which executed the procurement and infrastructure support efficiently, adhering strictly to institutional and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) guidelines. This campaign is expected to significantly boost organ donation pledges in the state by taking the message directly to the public—and putting the power to save lives in their hands, quite literally, with a simple scan.
Observer
03-06-2025
- General
- Observer
139 organ donation operations performed since January 2023
By Noura al Abriyah MUSCAT: The National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) said that it had made several achievements during the period from January 2023 to May 2025, including a heart transplant from a brain-dead patient, 116 corneal transplants, 18 kidney transplants, four liver transplants and the diagnosis of 88 brain-dead cases. Eleven families gave consent to donate organs from their brain-dead members and 72 families promised to consider donating an organ after the death of a family member. The NOTP paid 800 visits to intensive care patients. Reports were received from intensive care units regarding 229 suspected brain-dead cases, the NOTP said. As part of its continued efforts, the NOTP held more than 100 events to raise community awareness of the importance of organ donation, and the number of registered users of the Shifaa app crossed 20,000. The NOTP explained that organ donation after brain death can save the lives of eight people suffering from organ failure and significantly improve their quality of life. Organs that can be donated after death include the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and pancreas as well as human tissue such as the cornea, heart valves, among others. The NOTP indicated that organ donation after death requires a written will. In exceptional cases, a human organ or tissue may be transferred from a deceased person with the consent of their guardian and death must be definitively proven as per the regulations governing the transfer and transplantation of human organs and tissues. Citizens and residents wishing to register as an organ donor after death can download the Ministry of Health's Shifa app on smart devices and register on the organ donation page. The NOTP launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. The campaign aimed to introduce the national programme, its objectives, and relevant laws. It also sought to explain the suffering of organ failure patients and present the experiences of organ donors and recipient patients. One of the most important themes the NOTP aims to convey to community members through the campaign is raising awareness of the causes of organ failure and how to prevent and control these causes, primarily diabetes and chronic hypertension. The NOTP warned against the dangers of dealing with the black markets to buy human organs. The campaign also aimed to build an effective partnership between various relevant sectors and to clarify how these sectors support organ failure patients, living organ donors and the families of organ donors after brain death. It also aimed to explain the concept of brain death by specialists and to refute rumors related to organ transplantation. The campaign covered all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman during which direct meetings were held with health officials, health sector workers, dialysis centres, intensive care doctors and nurses and lectures were delivered to health workers to introduce the National Transplant Programme.
Muscat Daily
02-06-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Organ transplants increase as public participation grows in Oman
Muscat – The National Organ Transplant Programme has achieved a significant milestone with 23 organs successfully transplanted from 11 brain-dead donors between January 2023 and May 2025, according to Ministry of Health (MoH). In a statement, the ministry said that during the same period, more than 20,000 individuals registered as organ donors through the Shifa app. The programme's dedicated hotline also handled over 1,000 calls and messages from the public, reflecting growing awareness and engagement. MoH reported that transplant teams made over 800 visits to intensive care units and a total of 229 reports of suspected brain death were received from ICUs across the sultanate. Of these, 88 cases were confirmed as brain dead, and 72 families were offered the option of organ donation. Between January 2023 and May 2025, 18 kidneys, four livers and one heart were successfully transplanted, the last of which was performed on April 14, 2025. In addition, 116 corneas were transplanted since September 2023. Alongside these medical achievements, MoH organised more than 100 community awareness events to promote the importance of organ donation and encourage greater public participation. The ministry expressed its appreciation to healthcare professionals, donor families and all contributors to the programme's success, reaffirming its commitment to further developing transplant services in Oman.
