Surat: Kiran Hospital here in Katargam has become the first hospital in Gujarat to receive permission for a Hand Transplant. The state health department granted approval for a hand transplant to Kiran Hospital this month. In the past, five patients in the state have donated their hands, and there are currently over 16 patients on the waiting list for a hand transplant. Those interested in getting a hand transplant can contact Dr. Arvind Patel, as mentioned in a note from the hospital. In addi...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat's State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) will receive the Prime Minister's Award for innovative initiatives in organ donation. The award will be presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21 in New Delhi. Gujarat SOTTO will be recognized in the "Innovations-State" category for their efforts to increase deceased organ donors in government hospitals. The government organization has successfully saved lives by transplanting 1,078 organs from 354 organ...Read More