Andhra Pradesh Achieves Sixth Place in National Organ Donation Rankings
In a significant development for healthcare, Andhra Pradesh has been ranked sixth in the country for organ donation, according to the latest Organ Donation List-2025 released by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO). State Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav made the announcement on Tuesday, underscoring the progress in the state's life-saving initiatives.
Rapid Growth in Transplant Numbers
Official data reveals a remarkable surge in organ transplants during the first two months of 2026. Organs from 18 brain-dead donors benefited 64 recipients, marking a substantial increase compared to previous years. In the same period of 2025, 31 organs were transplanted from 12 donors, while in 2024, 30 organs came from 10 donors.
Minister Yadav, while reviewing the state's Jeevan Daan programme, emphasized that 64 patients received a new lease on life in just two months, reflecting a growing public response to organ donation campaigns. "This achievement highlights the collective effort of healthcare professionals and the generosity of donors," he stated.
Expansion of Transplant Infrastructure
The number of government hospitals performing organ transplants in Andhra Pradesh has expanded from 3 to 9, including:
- KGH Visakhapatnam
- VIMS, Guntur
- Kurnool GGH
- Vijayawada GGH
- SVIMS Tirupati
- AIIMS Mangalagiri
- Padmavathi Children's Heart Centre Tirupati
- Palasa Kidney Research Centre
Additionally, permissions have been granted to hospitals in Kakinada, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Ongole, Anantapur, Kadapa, and Tirupati to retrieve organs from brain-dead patients and transport them to transplant centers. This network enhancement aims to streamline the donation process and reduce waiting times.
Transplant Statistics and Future Plans
So far, 8 kidney transplants and 1 liver transplant have been performed from brain-dead donors through KGH, VIMS, Guntur, and Kurnool GGHs. In addition, 87 kidney transplants have been conducted from living related donors. Since its inception, the Jeevan Daan programme has facilitated transplants for 1,200 patients, with a record 301 procedures in 2025 alone.
Currently, 5,347 patients are registered for organ transplants in the state, with the majority aged between 20 and 50 years. Notably, 38 children below 9 years old are also awaiting surgery. To further support donor families, a proposal is under consideration to enhance financial assistance from ₹10,000 to ₹1 lakh, which could incentivize more donations and alleviate financial burdens.
The state's commitment to improving organ donation rates and transplant accessibility continues to save lives and set a benchmark in healthcare excellence.
