Addressing a press briefing after taking charge of the Health ministry, of late, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has successfully completed its first cadaver kidney transplant.
Assam CM Announces Plans For Further Advancements At GMCH
“For the first time, the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital has done the cadaver kidney transplant,” the Chief Minister declared.
He emphasized the importance of organ donation, urging, “With this success, I request the people of Assam to consider the donation of kidneys from brain-dead patients to save lives. By fostering a culture of organ donation, we can make cadaver kidney transplants a common practice in Assam.”
Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans for further advancements at GMCH. In addition, he highlighted GMCH’s efforts to assist couples struggling with infertility.
The Chief Minister urged the media and the people of Assam to promote organ donation from brain-dead patients.
“We should honor the families of brain-dead individuals and incorporate this noble deed through talk shows and other means,” he said.