Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar Celebrates 500+ Successful Kidney Transplants, Highlighting Patient Resilience and Exceptional Care
Bhubaneswar, 12th February 2025: Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar celebrated the achievement of over 500 successful kidney transplants, showcasing not only the incredible resilience of the patients but also the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional medical care and life-changing treatments. The event, held on February 12, 2025, brought together patients, doctors, and key stakeholders in a heartfelt gathering that highlighted inspiring recovery stories, shared valuable medical insights, and provided the Manipal Sathi Privilege Card to kidney transplant patients.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Umakant Satpathy, Additional Director of Medical Education & Training and State Nodal Officer of SOTTO, and Guest of Honor Shri Sabyasachi Mishra, renowned Indian actor and founder of Smile Force. Approximately 50-60 patients attended the gathering, which featured engaging talks by Dr. Saktimaya Mahapatra, Hospital Director and Dr Siddhartha Mishra, Unit Head of Medical Services. Additionally, transplant recipients shared their emotional and motivational experiences of overcoming kidney failure and embracing a renewed life after successful transplantation.
The program was further enriched by talks from distinguished doctors, including Dr. Manas Ranjan Pradhan, Dr. Sai Prasad Sahu, Dr. Subodh Kumar Das, and Dr. Sukanto Kishore Das, Senior Consultants in Urology and Nephrology at the hospital.
A key feature of the event was the patient experience sharing session, where individuals who had successfully undergone kidney transplants at Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar narrated their inspiring recovery journeys, offering a powerful message of resilience and hope to others in need.
Dr. Saktimaya Mahapatra, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneshwar expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “Celebrating over 500 successful kidney transplants is not just a numerical milestone, but a celebration of hope, resilience, and the incredible journeys of our patients. This event is a reminder of the trust placed in us to provide high-quality care, and we are truly humbled by the life-changing outcomes we’ve witnessed in these patients.“
Dr. Umakant Satpathy emphasized the importance of organ donation, stating, “Organ donation is a noble act that can save multiple lives. The success of Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar in performing over 500 kidney transplants underscores the critical need for increased awareness and participation in organ donation programs.”
Shri Sabyasachi Mishra, founder of Smile Force, shared his thoughts on the occasion, “Witnessing the transformative journeys of these transplant recipients is truly inspiring. It reinforces the power of collective effort in healthcare and the profound impact of giving someone a second chance at life.”
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Rajashree Upadhyaya, Operational Head followed by renewed focus on organ donation awareness, further reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to advancing excellence in healthcare and transplant services.
