First kidney transplant performed in Arunachal Pradesh.
Conducted at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences.
Supported by senior transplant specialists from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
Recipient: 34‑year‑old man; donor: his 45‑year‑old sister.
Both patient and donor are stable after surgery.
Chief Minister announced increased financial assistance for kidney, bone marrow, and liver transplants.
Plans to strengthen cardiology training and build a cancer hospital.
The operation involved a 34‑year‑old man receiving a kidney from his 45‑year‑old sister, and both are recovering well.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted the achievement as a step toward providing advanced medical care within Arunachal, reducing the need to travel to distant cities.
The government also raised financial assistance for organ transplants and plans to expand cardiology training and other specialised services.
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