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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Performs First Deceased Donor Liver Transplant, Marking World Liver Day with a Message of Hope

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Bhubaneswar, 20/04/2026: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in Odisha, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully performed its first deceased donor liver transplant this April. This milestone coincides with World Liver Day, highlighting the importance of liver health and the life-saving impact of organ donation.

At the center of this inspiring story is Dr. Radha Parhi, a dedicated Homeopathic Medical Officer from Bhadrak district. Despite battling a platelet disorder for several years, she chose to pledge her organs, demonstrating remarkable courage and compassion. Following her passing and declaration of brain stem death on April 2, 2026, her family honoured her wish and consented to organ donation in a moment of profound grief.

On April 3, 2026, her liver was successfully transplanted into a 46-year-old male patient by the Surgical Gastroenterology team at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The recipient is recovering well and is expected to be discharged soon, reflecting the success of the procedure and the expertise of the medical team.

The transplant was carried out under the leadership of Dr. Bramhadatta Pattnaik, with mentorship from Prof. Viniyendra Pamecha of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi. The procedure was supported by multidisciplinary teams, including anaesthesia, gastroenterology, and critical care specialists, who ensured optimal care for both donor and recipient.

Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas expressed deep gratitude to the donor’s family, emphasizing the institute’s commitment to promoting organ donation through awareness and compassionate care. In recognition of her selfless contribution, Dr. Parhi was accorded a Guard of Honour at AIIMS Bhubaneswar led by Medical Superintendent Dr. Prabhas Ranjan Tripathy.

This historic achievement not only showcases medical excellence but also reinforces a powerful message on World Liver Day: organ donation can save lives and offer hope even in the face of loss. Dr. Parhi’s legacy stands as a lasting inspiration, encouraging communities to come forward and support the noble cause of organ donation

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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