The Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has accomplished a noteworthy first by successfully finishing its first kidney transplant from a corpse. This statement was made on Saturday by the Health Minister and Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, who emphasized the accomplishment as a historic occasion for Guwahati and North East India. The family of a patient who was brain dead gave up their kidneys in a noble deed that allowed the patient to succeed. Two more patients who got kidneys were given new hope by the skilled medical staff at GMCH, who carried out the transplant.Chief Minister Sarma emphasized the possibility for such contributions to save lives while expressing sincere thanks to the family of the brain-dead patient. According to him, encouraging the donation of brain-dead patients’ organs could have a profound effect on many lives and offer vital support to those in need of organ transplants. This successful kidney transplant is a first for the area and demonstrates the skills and commitment of the medical staff at GMCH.
Chief Minister Sarma also announced intentions to add liver transplants to the GMCH’s list of transplant services. This program is a component of a larger endeavor to improve healthcare services and offer cutting-edge options for patients in the state, hence decreasing the need for them to go outside the area for such treatments.
The GMCH team has also achieved notable progress in the field of reproductive medicine. A kid born via in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which embryos are implanted into the uterus, was recently made possible by the hospital. Eight of the 36 women whose embryos were transplanted became pregnant, and the hospital successfully performed a cesarean section. This advancement not only represents a medical and technological first, but it also gives many infertile couples hope. Compared to private facilities, the cost of IVF at GMCH is more affordable for many couples, ranging from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
The fact that GMCH has been successful in performing bone marrow transplants is more evidence of its dedication to cutting edge medical practices. The hospital has done 28 such transplants, according to Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, demonstrating its capacity to manage complicated medical cases and give patients with serious illnesses such blood malignancies and other hematological disorders vital care.
Furthermore, the hospital has benefited greatly from the Prime Minister’s healthcare initiatives, with over 53,000 patients taking use of the benefits. These programs seek to improve patient access to necessary healthcare treatments by offering financial support and easing the financial load of medical costs on them.
Chief Minister Sarma’s assessment of GMCH’s development demonstrates the hospital’s continued dedication to improving its healthcare facilities and offerings. The hospital’s sophisticated medical capabilities and the commitment of its medical team are demonstrated by the accomplishments in organ transplants, in vitro fertilization, and bone marrow transplants. For the people of Assam and the larger North East area, GMCH is a symbol of optimism and progress as it keeps pushing the limits of medical science and healthcare delivery.
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TIMES OF INDIA
