Madhya Pradesh

• 12 Feb 2025

First Successful Heart Transplant in MP

Why in News? 

Recently, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, has conducted its first successful heart transplant. 

• The State Chief Minister congratulated the doctors on this achievement and made important announcements to promote organ donation in the state. 

Key Points  

• Organ donor:    
  • The transplant was possible as a result of organ donation by a family in Sagar district.  
  • The heart was brought to AIIMS Bhopal through PM Shri Air Ambulance Service and transplanted there. 
• State level institute:  
  • The Chief Minister announced plans to expand transplant facilities in all medical colleges across the state and establish a state-level institute. 
  • This initiative will offer learning opportunities for medical students and raise awareness about organ transplantation and body donation.  
• Promoting Organ donation:  
  • The state government is making many efforts to promote organ donation:  
    • Ayushman cards will be made for the family members of those who donate their bodies. 
    • The organ donor will be cremated with state honours and will be honoured on national festivals.  

PM Shri Air Ambulance Service 

• The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh launched the state's first emergency air ambulance service in February 2024.  
• Madhya Pradesh became the first state in the country to provide this service. These services are being provided in collaboration with Pawan Hans. 
• This service provides air transport facility for immediate treatment to seriously injured persons in road and industrial accidents, and natural disasters. 
• This service is applicable in all the districts and any person can avail its benefit.