NIMS Breaks Record with 15 Kidney Transplants in a Month, All Free of Cost
Hyderabad: The Department of Urology at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad, India, has achieved a significant milestone by performing 15 kidney transplants in a single month. This accomplishment is the highest number of kidney transplants performed in a month by any government hospital in the country.
The surgeries were conducted in January, and all of the procedures were completed free of cost under the Telangana government’s health insurance scheme, Aarogyasri. The patients who underwent the surgeries are reported to be recovering well.
A team of doctors, including Rahul Devraj, the head of the urology department, Ch. Ram Reddy, S. Vidyasagar, G. Ramachandraiah, G.V. Charan Kumar, and S.S.S. Dheeraj, were responsible for the successful kidney transplants.
This achievement is a testament to the exceptional medical expertise and dedication of the healthcare professionals at NIMS. It also highlights the importance of accessible healthcare and government-funded health insurance schemes, which enable more people to receive life-saving treatments.
The record-breaking accomplishment is a significant step forward for NIMS and the Indian healthcare system, serving as an inspiration for more medical advancements and breakthroughs in the future.
