KNS, March 25 -- Excerpts

Dr. Wani, kidney transplants have become a crucial medical procedure. How is Jammu and Kashmir performing in this field?

Dr. Wani: Over the past few years, Jammu and Kashmir has made significant progress in kidney transplants. More than 700 kidney transplants have been performed, and our institutions, including Government Medical Colleges in Srinagar and Jammu, have been actively involved. However, most of these transplants are from live donors, usually family members.

KNS: Live donor transplants are common, but cadaver or deceased donor transplants remain rare. Why is that?

Dr Wani: The biggest challenge is awareness. Many people don't understand the concept of brainstem death, which occurs when a patient is...