Rare lung transplant at Apollo saves a life; spotlight on India's organ donor shortage
Jharna Bhaumik underwent a rare double lung transplant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, significantly improving her quality of life after years of struggling with a severe lung disease. The procedure highlights the critical shortage of organ donors in India, where many patients remain on waiting lists without hope of receiving a transplant. Medical experts emphasize the ongoing challenges faced by transplant recipients, including the need for lifelong monitoring and the risks associated with immunosuppressive medications.
- ▪Jharna Bhaumik was diagnosed with end-stage Interstitial Lung Disease and relied on oxygen support for daily activities.
- ▪She underwent a bilateral lung transplant on May 15, 2025, marking a significant medical milestone.
- ▪There are approximately 1,000 patients on the waiting list for lung transplants in India, but only about 150 receive donors each year.
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Rare lung transplant at Apollo saves a life; spotlight on India's organ donor shortageRare lung transplant at Apollo saves a life; spotlight on India's organ donor shortagePublished on: May 24, 2026 10:33 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, A year ago, every breath felt borrowed, drawing life from the tethered oxygen cylinder she had to carry everywhere.Rare lung transplant at Apollo saves a life; spotlight on India's organ donor shortageToday, Jharna Bhaumik climbs a flight of stairs on her own without breaking a sweat.
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