Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital is set to launch an organ donation program aimed at harvesting organs from brain-dead patients to save the lives of those in critical need, officials announced on Thursday.
Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Shankar Chakraborty, Medical Superintendent of GBP Hospital and Head of the Department, outlined the hospital’s forthcoming initiative. He revealed that the administration plans to collaborate with the MOHAN Foundation, a leading Indian NGO specializing in organ donation and transplantation, to bring the program to fruition.
Dr. Chakraborty shared that a pivotal meeting is scheduled for the last week of this month. This meeting will involve the Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha, along with legal experts, local NGOs, and key stakeholders. Following the meeting, a workshop will be conducted to generate actionable insights.
“We hope to kickstart organ transplantation services soon after the workshop. Initially, we plan to focus on kidney transplants,” Dr. Chakraborty said.
Achievements and Infrastructure
Highlighting past milestones, Dr. Chakraborty noted that the hospital had successfully performed several critical surgeries last year, including two kidney transplants. He assured that AGMC and GBP Hospital are well-equipped to handle similar procedures going forward.
In addition to these accomplishments, Dr. Chakraborty detailed the establishment of nine super-specialty departments at the hospital and medical college. Seven of these departments now offer both indoor and outdoor services, significantly enhancing patient care.
Addressing Medicine Availability Issues
Dr. Chakraborty also addressed concerns about the availability of prescribed medicines at the hospital’s associated store. While patient families have raised grievances about difficulty in obtaining medicines, the superintendent urged them to file written complaints for effective resolution. “So far, we’ve only received verbal grievances. Written complaints will help us take swift action,” he assured.
However, some patients and their families claimed that the hospital authorities have not adequately addressed these challenges despite recurring issues.
