Study Reveals Large Gap Between Organ Transplant Demand and Supply in India
A study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia highlights a significant gap in India's organ transplant system. In 2021, nearly 3.9 lakh kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants were needed, but only a small fraction were performed—7.2% for kidneys, 1.5% for livers, 1.2% for lungs, and 0.2% for hearts. The demand is expected to rise to 4.63 lakh annually by 2040 due to aging and chronic diseases. Transplant distribution is uneven across states, and women receive fewer transplants relative to their health needs.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: news18, economictimes, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 29 Jul, 03:41 am. Other outlets followed.