NE HEALTH BUREAU
CHENNAI, JAN5
In a show of solidarity men in khakhi and the medical fraternity, a ‘green corridor’ was formed by the Tambaram Police Commissionerate, Avadi Police Commissionerate, and Chennai Traffic Police Personnel in the city to cater to a medical emergency – to transport lungs’ swift journey from JIPMER in Puducherry to Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani in Chennai for a transplant.
- A green corridor was created from Perungalathur to Kauvery Hospital in Vadapalani by Tambaram Police Commissionerate, Avadi Police Commissionerate, Chennai Traffic Police Personnel
- A 43-year-old woman has generously donated the chance of life through organ donation
- The first dual lung transplantation on a 50-year-old recipient, who has waited over a year for this life-altering opportunity, raises hopes of many awaiting organ transplants
In a deeply touching display of humanity’s kindness and generosity, last night marked a profoundly moving chapter. A 43-year-old woman has generously donated the chance of life through organ donation. Her selflessness, stemming from a cerebral artery aneurysm, set the stage for a transformative dual lung transplantation for a 50-year-old recipient who has waited over a year for this life-altering opportunity.
“Significantly, this event underscores the expertise of Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani in the realm of Lung Transplantation. With a history of successful Multi Organ Transplants in the hospital group’s other units, the health care major’s proficiency took a new dimension at the Vadapalani branch marking the first lung transplantation at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani,” said the hospital management.
The lung’s swift journey from JIPMER in Puducherry to Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani in Chennai, facilitated by a green corridor, exemplified the collaborative efforts of Tambaram Police Commissionerate, Avadi Police Commissionerate, Chennai Traffic Police Personnel and the public.
The medical teams in both the hospitals were in constant touch and the traffic police ensured a safe and speedy passage for the lung.
‘Green corridors’, mainly created to tackle medical exigencies, have manually-operated street signals to avoid peak traffic.
This noble endeavour, made possible by the unwavering cooperation of the Chennai community, held the promise of transforming a life that had long awaited this miraculous chance. This remarkable act of kindness served as a reminder of the immense significance of organ donation and the beauty of humanity.
Transplant Authority Government of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN) and Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Chennai Traffic Police Personnel and the public for their crucial role in making this life-saving journey possible .
