Monday, September 7, 2015
Date: 2016-07-30
Hyderabad, 29thJuly 2016: The City’s renowned multispecialty hospital, KIMS Hospitals today executed a successful liver donation operation at its Secunderabad premises.
63-year-old Subedar Major A C Rama Subbaiah, a resident of Ramakrishnapuramwas declared brain dead due to severe hemorrhage in the brain area. The doctors hadcarefully counseled the family members and informed them of the Telangana Government program,Jeevandan a scheme for organ transplantation activities. The family had informed them of Rama Subbaiah’s wish of donating his organs upon his death and was cautiously guided on the procedures and formalities by the hospital staff. A 64-year-old male patient suffering from end stage liver disease was the recipient of this successful transplantation.
Dr Bhasker Rao MD and CEO of KIMS Hospitals said; “ With a serious and rising need of organ donation in the country, we are pleased to be an inspiration to many others on organ donation and transplantation. A positive change in the mindset of family members on the concept of organ donation can play a significant and vital role in the lives of many. We will continue to create maximum awareness and guide several others on the Jeevandan initiative, benefitting many others.