Nearly 5k patients waiting for organs in Telangana

Despite 732 organ transplants in Telangana last year, nearly 4,800 patients still await life-saving organs. While awareness is growing, a critical shortage of brain death declarations and trained staff hinders progress. Experts urge mandatory organ retrieval centres and enhanced community engagement to bridge the significant demand-supply gap and save more lives.

PNSPNS
Jan 19, 2026 - 22:18
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Nearly 5k patients waiting for organs in Telangana
Despite 732 organ transplants in Telangana last year, nearly 4,800 patients still await life-saving organs. While awareness is growing, a critical shortage of brain death declarations and trained staff hinders progress. Experts urge mandatory organ retrieval centres and enhanced community engagement to bridge the significant demand-supply gap and save more lives.

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