Srinagar, May 7 (JKNS): In a landmark development for the healthcare sector in Jammu & Kashmir, PARAS Health Srinagar has become the first private-sector hospital in the Union Territory to receive a Kidney Transplant Program (KTP) license, paving the way for advanced and life-saving renal transplant procedures within the region.
PARAS Health Srinagar has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first private-sector facility in the region to receive a KTP (Kidney Transplant Program) license, marking a new chapter in advanced healthcare delivery in Jammu and Kashmir.
The approval positions Paras Srinagar at the forefront of specialized medical services, enabling patients to access life-saving kidney transplant procedures closer to home rather than traveling outside the Union Territory. This development is expected to ease both the financial and emotional burden on patients and their families.
Facility Director Dr Murtuza expressed gratitude to the administration and all concerned regulatory agencies for their support and confidence in the institution. He acknowledged that the licensing process required rigorous evaluation and said the achievement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the region.
Dr. Murtuza noted that the trust placed in Paras Srinagar reinforces the hospital’s responsibility to uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient care. He emphasized that the institution remains focused on ethical practices, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Reiterating the hospital’s broader vision, he said Paras Health is committed to delivering quality and affordable healthcare services to people at their doorsteps. With the addition of kidney transplant services, the hospital aims to bridge critical gaps in tertiary care and ensure that advanced treatment options are accessible to all sections of society.
The milestone is being seen as a step forward in transforming the healthcare landscape of the region, with Paras Srinagar playing a key role in expanding access to specialized and life-saving medical interventions. “This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering accessible, affordable, quality, and world-class healthcare to the people of Jammu & Kashmir,” said Ms. Seema Vij, Zonal Director, PARAS Health. Calling it a landmark achievement for the PARAS Health Group, she reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to providing advanced and patient-centric healthcare services across the region.
Ms. Vij also expressed gratitude to the medical team, especially Dr. Aadil Baigh, Nephrologist, and Dr. Yasir Ahmad, Urologist, and their team for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment towards ensuring quality patient care and strengthening healthcare delivery. She emphasized that the PARAS Group remains committed to transforming and elevating the healthcare landscape in Jammu & Kashmir through excellence in medical services and compassionate care.
Speaking on the occasion, Medical Superintendent of PARAS Health, Dr. Shafat Ahmad Kennu, appreciated the trust reposed by the government in the institution. He stated that PARAS Health is committed to providing high-quality treatment and reducing the hardships faced by patients who otherwise have to wait for long durations for transplant procedures.
Dr. Kennu further said that maintaining the highest standards of patient care and healthcare delivery remains the foremost priority of the institution. (JKNS)