Centre pushes for 'one nation, one swap transplant' system to boost kidney donationsIndia is set to promote kidney swap transplants nationwide, aiming to increase transplant numbers by up to 15%. Following a directive from ...
20 Apr, 2025, 11.38 AM IST
MoS Health Jadhav lists steps taken by govt to curb illegal organ transplantsIndia reported 15,158 organ transplants until September 30 this year, including 1,075 for international patients. The government outlined m...
06 Dec, 2024, 05.06 PM IST
India starts registration of hand transplantation patientsIndia has established its first registry for hand transplantation patients, aiming to ensure transparent and priority-based allocation of d...
08 Sep, 2024, 03.47 PM IST
Southern states witness majority heart transplants owing to more donationsSouthern states in India lead in heart transplantation as per Notto data. Tamil Nadu topped the list at 70 transplants, followed by Karnata...
13 Aug, 2024, 12.24 PM IST
Need to sensitise foreign nationals on organ transplant guidelines in India: Health ministry"It is essential for these foreign nationals visiting India for organ transplant to understand the specific guidelines and legal requiremen...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.38 PM IST
Health ministry asks states, UTs to act strictly against hospitals involved in illegal transplantThe Union health ministry urges states to investigate and take action against illegal organ transplants, emphasizing monitoring of foreign ...
21 Apr, 2024, 05.56 PM IST
Digital database of organ donors on cards for smooth transplantsThe register will serve as a single platform with Aadhaar authenticated data for all donors and patients waiting for organ transplant to en...
04 Apr, 2024, 12.07 AM IST
Health Ministry working on 'One Nation, One Organ Allocation' policyWorking towards firming up the policy, the ministry has already recommended states to remove the domicile criterion for registering those s...
16 Feb, 2023, 09.49 PM IST
Organ donation on your mind? It is tougher than you thinkMake sure you follow the right procedure for organ donation and keep your family informed about your wish.
22 Aug, 2017, 11.34 AM IST
Inter-ministerial committee set up to promote organ donationsThe government has also set up an apex national level organisation namely NOTTO in New Delhi to promote retrieval of organs and tissues, he...
22 Jul, 2016, 07.41 PM IST
Organ donation queries up post PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat': J P NaddaThe importance of organ donation has been highlighted by the Prime Minister in his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme in October and November.
15 Dec, 2015, 05.59 PM IST
Govt to create transplant facility in every college: NaddaTo bridge the gap between demand and availability of human organs for transplantation, the government will work towards creating a transpla...
27 Nov, 2015, 06.53 PM IST
Govt launches national registry on organ and tissue transplantationUnion Health Minister JP Nadda said that the govt will monitor the number of organ donations in the hospitals in each state via registry.
27 Nov, 2015, 02.22 PM IST
Need movement to encourage organ donations in India: Harsh VardhanPresently, the Organ Retrieval Banking Organisation (ORBO) at AIIMS serves as the nodal centre for organ donation in the country.
10 May, 2015, 06.19 PM IST
India to learn best practices about organ donation from SpainThe Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is expected to be signed when Spain's Health Minister Ana Mato Adrove undertakes a visit here two mon...
31 Oct, 2014, 07.28 PM IST
National donation database top priority: Harsh Vardhan, Health MinisterInvolving NGOs, religious and social organizations to spread the message will help us promote organ donation.
13 Aug, 2014, 12.28 PM IST
Give your heart away: India learnt to donate blood, it must do the same with liver, kidneys, lungs and heartThe new Transplantation of Human Organs Act aimed to stop organ trading and to make transplantation affordable for the poor and middle clas...
09 Aug, 2014, 12.55 PM IST