Agartala, March 31 (IANS) In a significant achievement for Tripura’s healthcare sector, government-run Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital in Agartala has successfully conducted two consecutive kidney transplants for the first time in the state’s history, officials said on Tuesday.​

Hospital Superintendent Dr Bidhan Goswami said this milestone was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Chief Minister Manik Saha, a dental surgeon who holds the health portfolio.​

With the completion of the sixth and seventh kidney transplants on Monday and Tuesday (March 30 and 31), the medical college and hospital have now performed a total of 7 successful kidney transplants. ​

In all cases, both donors and recipients are reported to be stable and healthy.​

The two latest transplants were conducted under the supervision of specialist doctors from Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, in collaboration with experts from a private hospital and research institute in Imphal, Manipur.​

“While earlier transplants were performed individually, this marks the first time that two procedures were successfully carried out on consecutive days in the state, setting a new benchmark,” Dr Goswami said.​

On Monday (March 30), a 36-year-old man from Baikhora in South Tripura district underwent a kidney transplant, receiving the organ from his 33-year-old childhood friend.

On Tuesday, another transplant was performed on a 33-year-old resident of Champaknagar in West Tripura, who received a kidney donated by his 59-year-old father.​

According to the latest updates, both donors and recipients are in stable condition and under close medical observation, the hospital superintendent said.​

The procedures were conducted by a multidisciplinary team of doctors from the Departments of Nephrology, Urology, and Anaesthesiology, with support from specialists at Manipur Hospital. ​

Dr Goswami said nursing staff and operating theatre technicians also played a crucial role, with overall supervision by senior nursing officials.​

The sixth transplant procedure began on Monday morning and concluded in the afternoon, lasting approximately six hours, while the seventh started on Tuesday morning and ended in the afternoon, taking about five hours.​

The official stated that this achievement reflects the state government’s strong commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure.​

Notably, the first-ever kidney transplant in Tripura was conducted on July 8, 2024, and the fifth transplant was successfully done on November 4, 2025.​

Meanwhile, the Tripura government has sought guidance and support from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to expand access to advanced healthcare services in the state.​

A four-member team from AIIMS, New Delhi, led by its Director, M. Srinivas, visited Agartala Government Medical College, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, and other government-run healthcare facilities in June last year to assess the state’s medical infrastructure and services. ​

The visit was undertaken at the request of Chief Minister Manik Saha.​

–IANS

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