Kashmir Impulse Desk

Srinagar, May 7 

Paras Health said on Wednesday its Srinagar facility had become the first private-sector hospital in Jammu and Kashmir to receive a licence for a kidney transplant programme, expanding access to specialised treatment in the region.

The approval allows Paras Health in Srinagar to carry out kidney transplant procedures locally, reducing the need for patients to travel outside the federally administered territory for treatment.

Hospital officials said the development was expected to ease financial and logistical pressures on patients and their families while improving access to advanced healthcare services.

Facility Director Dr Murtuza said the licence followed a rigorous regulatory evaluation process and reflected confidence in the institution’s clinical standards and healthcare infrastructure.

“The trust placed in Paras Srinagar reinforces our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient care,” he said.

He said that the hospital remained committed to ethical practices, transparency and improving access to affordable healthcare in the region.

Zonal Director Seema Vij described the approval as a “landmark achievement” for the Paras Health Group and said the hospital aimed to strengthen tertiary healthcare services in J&K.

“This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering accessible, affordable, quality and world-class healthcare to the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Vij said.

She also acknowledged the contribution of nephrologist Dr Aadil Baigh, urologist Dr Yasir Ahmad and their teams in preparing the programme.

Medical Superintendent Dr Shafat Ahmad Kennu said the hospital would focus on maintaining high standards of patient care while reducing delays faced by patients awaiting transplant procedures.

Healthcare professionals in the region said the move could help improve access to life-saving renal care and reduce dependence on hospitals outside J&K for specialised treatment.