* Ray of Hope for End-Stage Liver Patients:
Bhubaneswar, 24.02.2026 (ADN):Manipal Hospital hosted a media conference reinforcing its reputation as a leading hub for liver transplantation backed by years of clinical expertise. The event highlighted the growing liver disease burden in Odisha, where studies suggest nearly one in three people may have fatty liver disease and one in six could develop NASH, the inflammatory form that can progress to – cirrhosis.
The Cirrhosis prevalence in the state is around 16.7%, and in eastern India, nearly half of chronic liver disease patients are diagnosed with cirrhosis-most at a late, decompensated stage-underscoring the critical need for early detection and intervention. With organ transplantation still limited compared to national demand, the meet emphasized the role of advanced liver care in helping patients regain their health, families, and daily lives.
The event brought together doctors and transplant recipients, highlighting the deeplypersonal journeys behind each transplant.The expert panel led by Dr. Raj Shekhar K, Consultant Liver Transplant Surgeon, along with; Dr. Pratap Behera, Senior Consultant
Ray of Hope for End-Stage Liver PatientsManipa Hospital Bbsr has New Gastroenterology; Dr. Rout, Gyanranjan Consultant Medical Gastroenterology; Dr. Sambit Kumar Bhuyan, Consultant Medical Gastroenterology; and Dr. Saktimaya Mohapatra, Cluster Director (South East) Manipal Hospitals, highlighted the liver transplant as a major milestone showcasing advanced expertise surgical and multidisciplinary excellence.
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