Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, August 6, 2025: In a heartwarming celebration of medical achievement
and human tenacity, KIMSHEALTH hosted a
get-together of liver transplant recipients, marking a significant milestone —
the successful completion of over 200 liver transplants, including both adult
and pediatric cases. The event, lit up by the inspiring stories of strength and
recovery, was graced by renowned artist Lakshmi Gopalaswamy. KIMSHEALTH also
announced the launch of its Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and IEM
Clinic.
Delivering
the presidential address, Dr. M. I. Sahadulla, Chairman and Managing Director,
KIMSHEALTH, expressed immense pride in the department’s journey and its
outstanding outcomes. “The Department of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant at
KIMSHEALTH is among the best in the world, and the results stand as testament
to that,” he said. He further added that “organ donation is a divine act, as it
gives someone a second chance at life — a truly noble deed.”
In
her inaugural address, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy praised the unmatched efforts of the
doctors at KIMSHEALTH, calling them the true heroes for their commitment to
turning critical situations into stories of survival. “It’s a joy to meet those
who are thriving after liver transplants. Though the journey can be
challenging, we must remember that there is always light at the end of the
tunnel. With endurance, much is possible,” she said.
Dr.
Shabeerali T.U, Senior Consultant, Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and
Liver Transplant, while highlighting the department’s achievements, noted that
among the 200 transplants performed, the five-year survival rate at KIMSHEALTH
stands at 96%, matching international standards. He also shared that KIMSHEALTH
holds several distinctions — including performing the state’s first liver and
kidney transplant, first split liver transplant, and a liver transplant on a
baby weighing just 2.9 kg.
Dr.
Anu K. Vasu, Associate Consultant, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology,
Hepatology, and Liver Transplant, welcomed the gathering. E.M. Najeeb,
Co-Founder, KIMSHEALTH, offered felicitations. Dr. Shiraz Ahmed, Senior
Consultant and Clinical Chair, Transplant Services, proposed the vote of
thanks. Dr. Madhu Sasidharan, Senior Consultant, Department of
Gastroenterology, was also present at the function.
About
KIMSHEALTH
KIMSHEALTH is a
quaternary care hospital network offering end-to-end healthcare services, right
from primary to quaternary care in India and Middle-east. KIMSHEALTH has
pioneered the quality revolution in the field of healthcare delivery in the
country, making quality healthcare affordable and accessible to everyone. Due
to our relentless and keen focus on quality healthcare delivery, KIMSHEALTH has
been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) and
the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI) 2006, thus
making it the first hospital in India with both National & International
accreditations. In addition to this, the Blood Center is also accredited by
NABH and the laboratory is NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and
Calibration of Laboratories) accredited.
Today,
KIMSHEALTH stands among the top 10 hospitals in India with top-notch healthcare
delivery systems, evidence-based medicine, high-end facilities and
quality-oriented practices. The Group, started in the year 2002 with its
flagship quaternary-care hospital at Trivandrum. From there, KIMSHEALTH is now
one of the largest healthcare networks, growing from a 250 bed to a 2000 bed
healthcare group, with hospitals in major cities like Trivandrum, Kollam, Kottayam
and Perinthalmanna; in addition to its hospitals in Bahrain, Oman, Saudi
Arabia, Qatar and UAE. The group’s newest addition, KIMSHEALTH East is an
outstanding healthcare facility with most modern Operation Theatres, ICUs of
international standards and Transplant Program for Kidney, Liver,
Pancreas, Heart and Lungs. In addition, it will be a center of
excellence for wellness, High-risk obstetrics, advanced Perinatology and Neonatology
