Institute of Organ Transplantation to come up in Kozhikode at cost of Rs 558 crore
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Thiruvananthapuram: The state government has allocated Rs 558.68 crore for establishing an Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplantation in Kozhikode.
According to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, this initiative aims to tackle the rampant exploitation in the organ transplant sector.
The state Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister on Wednesday, approved the Rs 558.68 crore project to be set up in Kozhikode.
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According to a PTI report, “With an estimated investment of Rs 558.68 crore, this initiative promises an affordable alternative for organ transplants, reinforcing Kerala’s remarkable strides in public health and ensuring equitable access to advanced medical care for all,” Vijayan said in a post on X.
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