PANAJI
Doctors at Aster CMI Hospital gave a new lease of life to a 21-year-old girl from Goa, Sujatha Chowgule, who was suffering from chronic liver disease since the age of 14.
Sujatha underwent a liver transplant at Rs 3 lakh, while the actual cost was Rs 16 lakh. This was made possible through Aster’s innovative Affordable Liver Transplant Initiative.
Sujatha’s condition worsened over the past year and she experienced water filling up in her belly. She also suffered weight loss and bleeding, which left her looking emaciated. Sujatha’s doctor in Goa, Dr Filipe Alvarez, had suggested a liver transplant but the family couldn’t afford it due to financial problems. On the recommendation of Dr Filipe, Sujatha met Dr Sonal Asthana on his regular outreach clinic in Goa. He carefully evaluated her condition and suggested a transplant through Aster CMI’s innovative affordable liver transplant initiative. The transplant was scheduled and Sujatha’s mother was found to be a match as her donor. Both of them recovered well after which they returned to their hometown.
