Ahmedabad’s IKDRC Sets Record With 500 Kidney Transplants

The Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre at Ahmedabad Civil Medical College has created a new national benchmark by completing 500 kidney transplants in a single year. Achieved in 2025, the milestone makes it the only public sector hospital in India to reach this figure within a year, reinforcing its leadership in government-run transplant care.

National First in Public Healthcare

Operating under the Gujarat government’s Health Department, “Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre” has emerged as the top-ranked public hospital in India for kidney transplantation. Official data show the institute had completed around 400 transplants by November 2024. In 2025 alone, it crossed 400 transplants by October 7 and reached 500 by year-end, an unprecedented achievement in the public healthcare system.

Broad Patient Reach Across India

Of the 500 recipients, 367 were men and 133 were women. While 330 patients were from Gujarat, as many as 170 beneficiaries came from other States, underlining the institute’s national footprint. The centre has consistently served economically weaker patients, offering advanced treatment at affordable costs while maintaining high clinical standards.

Specialised and Technology-Driven Transplants

The 2025 transplant tally included 157 cadaver transplants, 90 swap transplants, 49 paediatric transplants and 43 robotic kidney transplants. These complex procedures were enabled by advanced medical technology and highly trained multidisciplinary teams, highlighting the institute’s capability in handling specialised and high-risk cases.

Imporatnt Facts for Exams

• IKDRC-ITS is India’s leading public sector kidney transplant centre.
• It completed 500 kidney transplants in a single year in 2025.
• Cadaver, swap, paediatric and robotic transplants were performed.
• The institute operates under the Gujarat Health Department.

Inclusive Healthcare and Round-the-Clock Services

Affordability and inclusiveness remain central to IKDRC’s mission. As many as 318 transplants were performed under the “Ayushman Bharat” scheme. Additional beneficiaries included patients under the School Health Programme, SC and ST categories, CAPF personnel and CGHS members. The institute functions 24×7 throughout the year, including during major festivals. With sustained support from Chief Minister “Bhupendra Patel” and the State Health Department, IKDRC has set a powerful example of excellence, equity and humanitarian service in public healthcare.