Bangalore, December 4, 2024: Aster CMI Hospital has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to provide life-saving liver transplantation services at an affordable cost. This initiative is set to benefit patients with end-stage liver disease, particularly children suffering from congenital liver conditions like biliary atresia or genetic defects.

Liver transplantation is critical for survival in such cases, offering a 95% success rate, especially in children when a living donor from the family is available. However, high costs ranging between ₹20-25 lakhs often deter families from seeking this treatment.

Aster CMI Hospital, in collaboration with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and crowdfunding platforms, has developed the largest affordable pediatric liver transplant program in the country. The Aster Integrated Liver Care team, one of the nation’s largest, has collectively performed over 1,000 liver transplants, including successful procedures for infants weighing less than 5 kilograms an exceptional milestone in India.

Under this initiative, patients from Arunachal Pradesh requiring liver transplants can access treatment at Aster CMI Hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities in Bangalore at the lowest cost in the country. This program ensures no additional financial burden for the state government or the patients, enabling them to benefit from a well-supported mechanism that brings hope and health closer to home.

Dr. Sonal Asthana, Lead Consultant, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital, shared: "This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to making liver transplantation accessible and affordable for everyone. By leveraging advanced medical expertise and creating economic pathways, we aim to provide a second chance at life to those battling end-stage liver disease."

SGS Lakshmanan, COO of Aster CMI Hospital, also remarked: " At Aster CMI, our mission is to make world-class healthcare accessible to all. By collaborating with Arunachal Pradesh’s government, we are setting a benchmark in affordable and specialized care, ensuring every patient receives the treatment they deserve, regardless of economic challenges."

About ASTER DM HEALTHCARE

Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in GCC and in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare through our 30 hospitals, 121 clinics, 459* pharmacies, 19 labs and 140 patient experience centers in seven countries, including India. We have over 28,400 plus dedicated staff including 3,622 doctors and 8,095 nurses across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll treat you well.” We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC states through our differentiated healthcare services across the “Aster”, “Med care” and “Access” brands.

* Including 214 Pharmacies in India operated by Alfaone Retail Pharmacies Private Limited under brand license from Aster.