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Apollo Hospitals Makes History with 5,000 Liver Transplants, Leading Healthcare in South Asia

Prime Highlights:

  • Apollo Hospitalsbecame the first hospital group in South Asia to complete 5,000 liver transplants, marking over 25 years of medical excellence.
  • The program has helped patients from across the world, showing Apollo’s dedication to saving lives and improving healthcare standards.

Key Facts:

  • From 1998 to 2025, Apollo’s Liver Transplant Program completed 5,001 transplantswith a success rate of over 90%.
  • The team has performed complex surgeries, including ABO-incompatible and combined organ transplants, treating patients as young as four months old.

Background:

Apollo Hospitals Group has achieved a major milestone by completing 5,000 liver transplants in South Asia. With this milestone, Apollo Hospitals became the first in South Asia to complete 5,000 liver transplants, marking over 25 years of medical progress and patient care.

Apollo performed India’s first successful paediatric liver transplant on November 15, 1998, setting a new standard in liver treatment. From 1998 to 2025, the program completed 5,001 transplants with a success rate above 90%, including complex surgeries like ABO-incompatible and combined organ transplants for patients as young as four months old.

Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder and Chairman of Apollo Hospitals, said, “This achievement shows our strong commitment to advancing Indian healthcare.” Crossing the 5,000-transplant mark is a tribute to our vision and the relentless spirit of our clinicians and staff.”

Dr. Madhu Sasidhar, President and CEO of Apollo Hospitals Group, added that the program’s impact extends beyond surgeries, encompassing training, research, and global collaboration. “Our work continues to inspire the medical fraternity and shape the future of transplant medicine,” he said.

Known worldwide for its expertise in treating liver and multi-organ diseases, Apollo Hospitals uses advanced medical technology, offers affordable care, and provides strong long-term recovery support. The group has helped other hospitals improve their transplant programs, especially in the Global South, by offering training and guidance.

With this milestone, Apollo Hospitals aims to make quality transplant care available to more people. It is opening new centers and building global partnerships, further strengthening its place as a leading healthcare provider in Asia and beyond.