Karnataka's Kidney Exchange Plan Stalls: No Transplants Despite 4 Months, 1 Approved Request
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Why in news
Karnataka became the first state to frame guidelines for multi-pair kidney paired exchange transplants under the THOTA Act, 1994, but has yet to execute a transplant.
Background
Karnataka notified guidelines on April 4, 2026, for multi-pair kidney paired exchange transplants. The process involves three or more donor-recipient pairs where donors are medically incompatible with their intended recipients but compatible with others in the chain.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillTransplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) was enacted in 1994
- FactMulti-pair kidney exchange involves three or more donor-recipient pairs
- BodyState Authorisation Committee is the body responsible for approving transplant requests
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in implementing organ transplant exchange programs in India and suggest measures to improve the success rate of such medical initiatives.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- logistical hurdles
- ethical considerations
- public awareness
- way forward: robust monitoring
Keywords: organ transplantation · medical ethics · public health infrastructure · regulatory framework
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