The Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC-ITS) at Ahmedabad Civil Medical College has made history by completing 500 kidney transplants in a single year, setting a new national benchmark in the public healthcare sector. This achievement in 2025 establishes IKDRC-ITS as the sole public sector hospital in India to accomplish 500 kidney transplants in a year, solidifying its position as the leading government-run kidney transplant center.
Under the guidance of the Gujarat government’s Health Department, the institute has become a beacon of hope for economically disadvantaged patients while also remaining at the forefront of advanced medical technology. IKDRC has now secured the top rank among public hospitals in India for kidney transplantation. The institute had completed approximately 400 transplants by November 2024. In 2025 alone, the number reached 400 by October 7 and surged to 500 by the year-end—a remarkable feat in public healthcare.
Of the 500 transplant recipients, 367 were men, and 133 were women. Notably, the institute’s services extended beyond Gujarat, benefiting 330 patients from the state and 170 from other parts of the country. IKDRC also achieved significant progress in specialized and technology-driven transplants. The 2025 tally includes 157 cadaver transplants, 90 swap transplants, 49 pediatric transplants, and 43 robotic kidney transplants, all successfully performed through a combination of modern techniques and skilled medical teams.
The institute has been instrumental in providing affordable healthcare to vulnerable sections of society. A total of 318 transplants were conducted under the PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat) scheme, with additional transplants carried out under various programs to ensure equitable access to life-saving treatment. IKDRC’s success is attributed to its round-the-clock service model, operating 24×7 throughout the year, even during major festivals like Diwali.
With unwavering support from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the Gujarat government’s Health Department, the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre has emerged as one of India’s premier public hospitals, setting a remarkable example of excellence in healthcare and humanitarian service.
