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.
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.
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.” SGS Lakshmanan, COO of Aster CMI Hospital, also remarked: “At Aster CMI, our mission is to make world-class healthcare accessible to all.”
