For patients living with kidney failure, the choice between long-term dialysis and a kidney transplant can significantly affect their quality of life, independence and long-term health. life-sustaining treatment, a successful kidney transplant, when medically appropriate, can offer greater freedom from regular dialysis and better long-term outcomes While dialysis remains a critical. However, the shortage of donor organs continues to leave thousands of patients waiting for a transplant in India.
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Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. In fitness, she breaks down bodyweight training, recovery, and posture fixes for desk-bound readers. In nutrition, she translates guidelines into affordable, desi meal tweaks. In mental well-being, she focuses on stigma-free, actionable tools — all backed by research, expert input, and lived context. Editorial Philosophy I write with one single goal: To simplify health in a world full of noise by finding what’s actually doable, safe, and evidence-based for my readers. I test claims against research and user experiences. Dr Girish Vasudeo Kumthekar, HOD, Nephrology Department, Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune, tells Health Shots , “Kidney failure is a major and growing healthcare challenge in India, and the current transplant waiting list illustrates the scale of the gap between need and availability. Dialysis remains an essential, life-sustaining treatment for patients with kidney failure . Still, it requires regular, ongoing sessions and can place a considerable physical, emotional and financial burden on patients and families. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.)
She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust. When all else fails, I speak to the expert who sees 50 patients a day, not the one with the most followers. As of July 2026, more than 73,000 patients were awaiting kidney transplantation in India, according to data presented by the Union Government in Parliament. More concerningly, more than 200 patients died in 2025 while waiting for a kidney transplant, underscoring that for many patients, the shortage of donor organs is not simply a matter of delayed treatment; it can become a matter of life and death.
“A kidney transplant, when medically appropriate, can offer freedom from dialysis, greater independence and improved quality of life, while also providing better long-term outcomes for many suitable patients” says the doctor. ( Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
