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Under the programme, access to quality medicines,
dedicated organ and tissue including post-transplant
transplant organisations at immunosuppressants. Together,
National (NOTTO), Regional these initiatives help address
(ROTTO) and State (SOTTO)
both transplantation costs and
levels have been established,
long-term treatment needs.
which network with more than
Digital Integration
950 hospitals performing organ
Digital integration
transplantation or retrieval for
has further strengthened
providing an efficient system
transparency and efficiency.
of organ procurement and
Online registries and improved
distribution.
data management have
Several public health
enhanced traceability, reduced
protection schemes further
delays, and empowered citizens
reduce financial barriers.
to make informed decisions.
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan
Technology has thus become
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
both a governance tool and
(PMJAY) covers kidney
a bridge between policy and
transplantation; Rashtriya
Arogya Nidhi (RAN) supports public participation. Citizens
major organ transplants; the are encouraged to discuss their
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis wishes with family members
Programme (PMNDP) provides and consider registering as
free dialysis services at district organ donors on the NOTTO
facilities; and the Pradhan Mantri portal www.notto.abdm.gov.
Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana in or through the 24×7 national
(PMBJP) ensures affordable helpline 1800-11-4770.

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