 Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 19: Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals has claimed to perform more that 3200 liver transplants in last 20 years.
On the 20th anniversary of the era-changing operation that changed the face of medical sciences in India, Indraprastha Apollo hospitals showcased the evolution that liver transplants have gone through over the last two decades.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group said "Liver disease is a major cause for concern in the country with as many as 2 lakh people dying from it every year. While around 1800 liver transplants are done annually, as many as 20,000 people need a liver transplant at any given point. The fact is around 10 lakh people are diagnosed with liver disease every year, making it the 10th most common cause of death in India as per the World Health Organisation. |
