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Aster Integrated Liver Care team collectively performed over 1,000 liver transplant
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Bangalore/Chandigarh, December 5, 2024:
Aster CMI Hospital has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to provide life-saving liver transplantation services at an affordable cost. This initiative is set to benefit patients with end-stage liver disease, particularly children suffering from congenital liver conditions like biliary atresia or genetic defects.
Liver transplantation is critical for survival in such cases, offering a 95% success rate, especially in
children when a living donor from the family is available. However, high costs ranging between ₹20-
25 lakhs often deter families from seeking this treatment.
Aster CMI Hospital, in collaboration with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and
crowdfunding platforms, has developed the largest affordable pediatric liver transplant program in
the country. The Aster Integrated Liver Care team, one of the nation’s largest, has collectively
performed over 1,000 liver transplants, including successful procedures for infants weighing less
than 5 kilograms an exceptional milestone in India.
Under this initiative, patients from Arunachal Pradesh requiring liver transplants can access
treatment at Aster CMI Hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities in Bangalore at the lowest cost in the
country. This program ensures no additional financial burden for the state government or the
patients, enabling them to benefit from a well-supported mechanism that brings hope and health
closer to home.
Dr. Sonal Asthana, Lead Consultant, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital,
shared: This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to making liver transplantation
accessible and affordable for everyone. By leveraging advanced medical expertise and creating
economic pathways, we aim to provide a second chance at life to those battling end-stage liver
disease."
SGS Lakshmanan, COO of Aster CMI Hospital, also remarked: At Aster CMI, our mission is
to make world-class healthcare accessible to all. By collaborating with Arunachal Pradesh’s
government, we are setting a benchmark in affordable and specialized care, ensuring every patient
receives the treatment they deserve, regardless of economic challenges.
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