Apollo celebrates transplant success on World Kidney Day
Organ recipients share inspiring recovery journeys
LOKMAT News Network
NASHIK, MAR 14
A special programme titled Niramay Jeevan Vijay Sohala – Nirogi Kidney Dware was organised by Apollo Hospitals at Kalidas Kalamandir to mark World Kidney Day. The event celebrated the achievements of the kidney transplant department of Apollo Hospitals in Nashik and proved inspirational for many.
The programme was attended by General Secretary of Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj, Adv Nitin Thakare as chief guest, along with COO of Apollo Hospitals, Diptendu Panda. In their addresses, they appreciated the hospital’s work in healthcare through advanced technology and dedicated services. They also emphasised the importance of organ donation and kidney transplantation in giving new life to patients, and congratulated couples who have completed 50 years of married life.
More than 200 patients who had successfully undergone kidney transplantation at Apollo Hospitals and are now living healthy lives were invited and felicitated during the event.
One of the highlights of the programme was the emotional sharing of experiences by organ recipients. Many patients recalled the difficult phases of the illness, fear and struggle they had faced. They expressed gratitude to Nephrologist Dr Prakash Ugle, Urologist Dr Pravin Govardhane and the entire medical team for providing proper guidance, treatment and support that helped them regain a healthy life.
An interactive question-and-answer session with medical experts was also held to raise awareness about kidney health. Dr Prakash Ugle and Dr Pravin Govardhane addressed queries from citizens and shared important information about prevention and treatment of kidney diseases, and about kidney transplantation, urging people to undergo regular health check-ups.
Fifty senior couples who have completed 50 years of marriage were also felicitated by the Lokjyot Senior Citizens Association during the event.
Several dignitaries, members of social organisations, senior citizens’ groups and a large number of citizens from across the city attended the programme. Participants appreciated the efforts of Apollo Hospitals Nashik for organising the initiative and spreading awareness about kidney health.
