BANGALORE — As September rolled in, Mr Kamlesh Gadage visited the hospital for the 10th time in eight months. The 36-year-old vegetable seller from Pune suffers from liver cirrhosis, and had registered for a liver transplant in December.

“I am fifth on the waiting list, but due to Covid, my wait is extending forever. I have a lot of pain and visit the hospital every 15 to 20 days,” Mr Gadage said.The Covid-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown have stopped nearly all organ donations in India. Social distancing rules imposed on March 25, widespread fear of coronavirus infections, and a virtual suspension of non-Covid treatments in speciality hospitals have left thousands of patients in need of liver, kidney, lung, and heart transplants uncertain about their future…..Readmore