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ShardaCare – Healthcity Brings Kidney Transplant Recipients and Patients Together at ‘The Life Beyond Dialysis’ Meet

   

• Over 80 participants, including patients and their families, attended the interactive session
• Transplant recipients shared their experiences and were felicitated for their courage while specialists addressed questions on kidney care, dialysis and transplantation

Greater Noida, October 16, 2026: ShardaCare – Healthcity organised “The Life Beyond Dialysis”, an interactive patient meet at its hospital premises in Greater Noida. The session featured first-hand accounts of life after transplantation, direct interaction with specialists and the felicitation of transplant recipients in recognition of their journeys.

The event comes amid the continuing demand for kidney care in India. According to government data, 4.33 lakh patients accessed dialysis services under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme in FY 2024–25, up to February 2025. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) recorded 13,476 kidney transplants in India in 2024. These figures highlight the need for accessible treatment information and guidance on long-term kidney care.

Specialists from Nephrology, Kidney Transplantation and Urology addressed questions on transplant eligibility, donor-recipient compatibility, preparation for surgery, recovery, medication and follow-up. The discussion also allowed patients and family members to clarify concerns about dialysis and understand the considerations involved in kidney transplantation.

Dr. Anil Sharma, Director – Kidney Transplant & Urology, ShardaCare – Healthcity, said, “A kidney transplant requires detailed evaluation of both the recipient and the prospective donor, including compatibility, medical fitness and potential risks. Patients need clear information about these factors before deciding whether transplantation is suitable for them. The questions raised during this session helped us explain the assessment process and the considerations involved in preparing for a transplant.”

Dr. Ahmed Kamaal, Director – Kidney Transplant & Urology, ShardaCare – Healthcity, said, “Life after transplantation involves ongoing responsibility, from taking prescribed medication regularly to attending follow-up appointments and monitoring kidney function. Hearing recipients share their experiences can help others understand the practical realities of recovery and life after surgery. Felicitating these patients was a way to recognise their journeys and acknowledge their willingness to share their experiences with others.”

Dr. Bheem Raj Gupta, Director & Unit Head – Institute of Nephrology, ShardaCare – Healthcity, said, “Kidney disease can affect people differently, and understanding how the condition is progressing is essential when deciding on care. Dialysis helps perform some of the functions of the kidneys when they can no longer do so adequately, but treatment may vary from patient to patient. This interaction gave patients and families an opportunity to discuss the challenges of living with kidney disease and better understand the options available to them.”

The Life Beyond Dialysis meet was part of ShardaCare – Healthcity’s patient engagement initiatives, bringing clinical guidance and lived experiences together to support informed decisions about kidney treatment and recovery.

About ShardaCare – Healthcity
ShardaCare – Healthcity is a 600-plus-bed super-speciality hospital in Greater Noida, providing advanced care across multiple specialities, including cardiac sciences, oncology, transplantation and emergency medicine. With an 18-year legacy in healthcare and innovation, the hospital offers multidisciplinary expertise, advanced technology and comprehensive patient care, with a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate service.

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