Kidney transplant centre at Bikaner’s PBM Hospital awaits govt nod to start operations
Jaipur, June 13, 2025. As hundreds of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients across western Rajasthan continue to endure life on dialysis, a fully constructed, medically-equipped Kidney Transplant and Organ Retrieval Centre at Bikaner's PBM Hospital lies unused and waiting for the govt's operation go-ahead.Govt-run SP Medical College has facilities for kidney transplants at PBM Hospital, a modular operating theatre, an advanced ICU, trained staff, and a 3D-4K laparoscopic system in place. Yet, patients like Arif Rar of Bikaner, are having to travel outside of the state to seek treatment. Rar, who recently underwent a kidney transplant in Ahmedabad, says the price of seeking treatment outside the state came at a steep cost. "We spent significant money on travel, stay, and surger...
