Multi-pair kidney exchange comes to Karnataka

 Sophisticated kidney exchange is coming to more Indian States.

The Indian Express has the story from Karnataka:

Kidney donation to become easier as Karnataka okays multi-pair exchange
Until now, swap kidney donations were limited to two incompatible donor-recipient pairs. 

"In a significant move that could help patients awaiting a kidney transplant, the Karnataka Government has issued guidelines permitting multi-pair kidney paired swap transplantation. This will expand the scope of organ donation beyond the traditional two-way system.

The Karnataka Multi-Pair Kidney Exchange Transplantation Guidelines 2026 were issued via a government order on April 4.

“A significant number of donor-recipient pairs in Karnataka are unable to undergo transplantation on account of biological incompatibility… Applications have been received from registered transplant hospitals in Karnataka seeking approval for multi-pair Kidney Paired Exchange Transplantation involving three or more donor-recipient pairs,” the order said."