Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad facilitated the time-sensitive transfer of a donated liver from Jabalpur to the city early on Tuesday, coordinating arrangements to ensure its swift movement for transplantation.
The liver was donated by a 40-year-old resident of Jabalpur, who was declared brain-dead following a road accident . His family consented to donate his organs, giving several patients an opportunity for transplantation.
Airport sources confirmed that the organ, along with a medical team from the city, arrived in a chartered aircraft at the city airport around 6am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news. Air India Transport Service Ltd handled the case at the airport, facilitating the organ’s movement through priority arrangements. A five-member medical team from Ahmedabad travelled to Jabalpur to retrieve the organs. The liver was subsequently flown to Ahmedabad for transplantation at a private hospital. Airport coordination and swift ground handling were crucial to minimise delays during the organ transfer. Download the TOI App.