Agartala, July 7 -- In a major step towards strengthening advanced healthcare in the state, Tripura completed its third kidney transplant at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital.

The third successful kidney transplant in Tripura was conducted on June 30, 2025, at AGMC and GBP Hospital in collaboration with Shija Hospital, Manipur, under an MoU. The complex procedure, involving a non-related donor and a recipient with high antibody levels, was carried out entirely free of cost, showcasing the state's strong public healthcare commitment.

The patient, previously reliant on dialysis with high creatinine levels (9-10 mg/dL), is now stable post-transplant with levels between 0.74 and 0.8 mg/dL and no longer requires dia...