Renal Transplant Unit successfully performs its first kidney transplant surgery

Mauritius reached a major milestone in healthcare with the successful completion, yesterday, of the first kidney transplant surgery at the newly inaugurated Renal Transplant Unit of Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Rose Belle.

The complex procedure was carried out by a team of international specialists in collaboration with local surgeons and medical staff. The visiting experts included Dr Sonal Asthana, Clinical Lead and Multi-Organ Transplant Surgeon at the Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, India, who will lead the surgery, alongside Dr Sanju Sobnach and Dr Bernd Strobele, both Multi-Organ Transplant Surgeons from Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cape Town.

The foreign specialists are currently in Mauritius for several days and are also consulting patients in outpatient clinics as part of preparations for future transplant procedures.

Present on the occasion, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Anil Kumar Bachoo, commended the excellent work undertaken by the team of specialists supported by local health personnel, highlighting India's vital role in providing the state-of-the-art infrastructure. He also recognised the contribution of South African-based Mauritian specialist, Dr Sanju Sobnach, and thanked the Indian experts for their continued support.

Mr Bachoo announced that arrangements are being put in place to ensure that renal transplant surgeries can henceforth be performed locally, reducing the need for patients to travel abroad for treatment. He further noted that two visiting Indian oncologists recently carried out 12 surgeries on paediatric patients, reflecting Government’s commitment to expanding specialised healthcare services in Mauritius.

As for the High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Mauritius, Mr Anurag Srivastava, he expressed immense pride in the successful renal transplant performed at the newly inaugurated Renal Transplant Unit which, he recalled, obtained support from the Indian Government.

He underlined that India’s support for initiatives such as the Renal Transplant Unit reflects its commitment to strengthening Mauritius’ healthcare infrastructure and enhancing the quality of patient care.

15 May 2026

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