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Sushma Swaraj May Have To Wait For A Month For A Kidney

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for kidney failure, might have to wait for at least 15-30 days before she finds a matching kidney donor, sources at AIIMS said.

6 Organ Transplant Cases That Involved Prominent People

Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Wednesday that she is undergoing tests for a kidney transplant, and is currently on dialysis. Here’s a look at some well-known cases of organ transplants that involved prominent people.

In India, Nearly Half Of Those With Kidney Failure Are Diabetic

Kidney failure is usually listed as a long-term consequence of diabetes. Over anywhere from 10 to 20 years, diabetes can cause changes in the structure of blood vessels in the whole body as well as the kidneys, leading to the organs’ eventual inability to filter toxins.

Life On A Waiting List: Where India Stands On Kidney Transplants

While well-wishers flood Sushma Swaraj’s timeline with good wishes after her tweet on undergoing tests for a kidney transplant, here’s a look at the facts and figures that govern renal transplantation in India.

Sushma Swaraj Tweets From Hospital, Country Wishes Her Speedy Recovery

Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Wednesday morning that she has been on dialysis after being diagnosed with kidney failure. She is also undergoing tests for a kidney transplant. Here’s how Twitter reacted to the news.