The Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to establish 12 organ transplant centres across government hospitals, aiming to make advanced transplant treatment affordable and accessible. Kidney transplant services will begin in seven cities, while liver and heart transplant programmes will be introduced in phases by 2028 and 2030.
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a major healthcare initiative by planning to establish 12 organ transplant centres in government hospitals across the state. The move aims to provide affordable, life-saving treatment to patients who cannot afford expensive private healthcare.
Under the proposed plan, kidney transplant services will be introduced in government hospitals located in Visakhapatnam, Palasa, Kurnool, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati and Kakinada.
The government has also set a target to introduce liver transplant services by 2028, expanding access to advanced medical care for patients suffering from severe liver diseases.
In the next phase, heart transplant facilities are planned to be available in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Kurnool by 2030, strengthening the state’s critical healthcare infrastructure.
To encourage organ donation, the government is also considering increasing financial assistance for donor families from ₹10,000 to ₹1 lakh, providing greater support and recognition to families who help save lives through organ donation.
This initiative is expected to improve access to advanced transplant treatment, reduce healthcare costs for economically weaker sections, and strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s public healthcare system.
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FAQ
Q: How many organ transplant centres will Andhra Pradesh establish?
A: The state plans to establish 12 organ transplant centres in government hospitals.
Q: Which cities will get kidney transplant services?
A: Visakhapatnam, Palasa, Kurnool, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati and Kakinada.
Q: When are liver transplant services planned?
A: The government aims to introduce liver transplant services by 2028.
Q: Which cities will have heart transplant facilities?
A: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Kurnool by 2030.
Q: What support is proposed for donor families?
A: Financial assistance may increase from ₹10,000 to ₹1 lakh.