3,373 Patients Benefit From Deceased Organ Donations In Maharashtra
Mumbai: Maharashtra has made significant progress in organ donation, with thousands of patients receiving transplants, Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said on Friday, calling for sustained awareness campaigns to encourage more people to pledge their organs. According to state government data, 17,325 living-donor organ transplant surgeries were performed in Maharashtra between 1995 and October…
The state of Maharashtra in India has reported significant progress in organ donation, with 3,373 patients benefiting from deceased organ donations in the most recent data available. According to Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, 17,325 living-donor organ transplant surgeries were performed in Maharashtra between 1995 and October 2026, including 14,949 kidney and 2,376 liver transplants.
Additionally, organs donated after death helped 3,373 patients receive transplants, with various types of transplants ranging from kidney and liver to heart, lung, and even eye and tissue donations. Despite these advancements, waiting lists remain a challenge, with 4,075 patients awaiting kidney transplants and 888 awaiting liver transplants.
The state government, along with various organizations and medical experts, has undertaken several awareness initiatives to encourage organ donation, including campaigns such as Jugjug Jiyo Abhiyan and Organ Donation Fortnight. These efforts aim to dispel misconceptions and superstitions surrounding organ donation and pave the way for a broader social movement to save lives through transplantation.
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