India fulfills just 0.2% of heart transplant needs, Lancet study finds

A report published in The Lancet highlights a major shortage of organ donations in India, noting that only 0.2% of the projected requirement for heart transplants was satisfied in 2021. Experts caution that a lack of donors, insufficient public awareness, and gaps in healthcare infrastructure are denying thousands of patients essential medical care, highlighting a critical requirement for more robust organ donation initiatives.

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