India faces a critical shortage in organ transplants, with only a fraction of needed kidney transplants performed annually. A government review highlights underperforming transplant centers, particularly in government hospitals, despite adequate infrastructure. Recommendations include mandating organ retrieval facilities in medical colleges and incorporating transplant costs into the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Shortage of surgeons & retrieval centres hinders organ transplants
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