Hyderabad, March 9 -- The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) successfully performed a heart transplant on a 19-year-old man from Kathedan, who was suffering from a severe cardiac condition.

The surgery was conducted under the Aarogyasri health scheme, which covered the costs. The heart donor was a 24-year-old man who was declared brain dead after a road accident.

NIMS Director Dr. Bheerappa Nagari noted that NIMS is the only government hospital in India currently performing both heart and lung transplants.

Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha congratulated the recipient and thanked the donor's family.

He also warned private hospitals about irregularities in organ transplantation, emphasizing strict penalties under new reg...