Pioneering Organ Transport: Kerala's First Commercial Flight Medical Operation

For the first time, a commercial airline in Kerala was used to transport a kidney for a transplant. The kidney of a young girl, Ayona Monson, was flown from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram. K-SOTTO facilitated the transport, with IndiGo Airlines providing logistical support to overcome time constraints.

Authorities in Kerala marked a medical milestone by utilizing a commercial airline for organ transport for the first time. A kidney was flown from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram for a transplant operation, highlighting advancements in organ transplant procedures in the state.

The kidney belonged to Ayona Monson, a 17-year-old who tragically passed away following a fall. The organ was destined for a 27-year-old woman in need. K-SOTTO, responsible for coordinating organ transplants in Kerala, collaborated with IndiGo Airlines to achieve this feat.

Dr Namitha of Kannur Medical College was instrumental in transporting the organ. Despite logistical challenges, the operation was executed smoothly, marking a significant development in Kerala's organ transplant logistics, previously relying on military and government resources.

(With inputs from agencies.)