Sikkim Opens First Organ Transplant Centre on Independence Day

Sikkim celebrated Independence Day by inaugurating its first organ transplantation centre in the state capital. The new facility is set to offer advanced transplant services, providing residents with access to life‑saving procedures without the need to travel outside the state. The opening ceremony was attended by state health officials, who highlighted the centre’s role in strengthening the region’s medical infrastructure. The initiative is expected to improve patient outcomes and reduce waiting times for critical organ transplants.