Shocking Kidney Transplant Scandal: Hospital Shut Down in Hyderabad!

Following complaints of kidney transplants, a coordinated operation by health department officials and Rachakonda police led to the closure of Alkananda Multi-Speciality Hospital in Hyderabad. The managing director, Sumant Chary, along with several employees, were apprehended for their roles in an alleged kidney transplantation scheme. The hospital was accused of arranging for kidney donors from various states and hiring out-of-state doctors to perform the surgeries, thereby generating substantial profits.

The investigation was spurred by reports that Alkananda Hospital was conducting kidney transplants without the necessary approvals. Authorities discovered that the hospital had only been operational for six months and was only authorized to conduct minor surgeries by two doctors. Despite this, the facility had undertaken transplants involving donors and recipients from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, raising immediate red flags for law enforcement and health officials.

During the raid, which took place on Tuesday evening, police and health officials found that two women from Tamil Nadu had donated kidneys to patients from Karnataka. To ensure the safety and well-being of the donors and recipients, they were immediately transferred to Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad. This government-run hospital was chosen to manage any potential health complications that might arise from the transplants.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Saroornagar), Krishnaiah, and Rangareddy District Medical and Health Officer, B. Venkateshwar Rao, spearheaded the operation. Their preliminary findings led to the hospital’s closure and the arrest of key staff members. A formal complaint lodged by Deputy District Medical and Health Officer Geeta resulted in a case being registered at Saroornagar Police Station.

Alkananda, described as a nine-bed facility, now faces legal scrutiny. In response to the incident, Health and Family Welfare Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha emphasized the seriousness with which the government would address such illegal activities. He assured that stringent action is on the horizon for those found guilty of indulging in unlawful operations and stressed the importance of the Task Force designated to inspect hospitals, urging it to function effectively to prevent such occurrences in the future.

This crackdown not only highlights the rigorous enforcement efforts by local authorities but also underscores the government's commitment to safeguarding public health and maintaining the integrity of medical practices in the region.