In an extraordinary demonstration of medical precision and inter-agency coordination, a live donor heart was transported from Yashoda Hospital, Ghaziabad to Fortis Escorts Hospital on Okhla Road, New Delhi, in just 19 minutes.

The 17-kilometre journey, made possible by a dedicated green corridor, took place between 11:40 AM and 11:59 AM, enabling a life-saving transplant for a critically ill 49-year-old patient.

The recipient had been battling Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, a severe condition resulting in reduced heart function due to damaged cardiac muscles, often linked to coronary artery disease.

Registered with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) since August 2024, he had been waiting for a suitable heart donor.

The donor was a 35-year-old woman declared brain dead following a cerebral vessel rupture. In a deeply compassionate gesture, her family consented to donate her organs, allowing multiple patients to receive a second chance at life.

The heart was matched and allocated to Fortis Escorts through NOTTO protocols.

Dr. Vikram Aggarwal, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, said, “We are immensely grateful to the Delhi and Ghaziabad Traffic Police for their exceptional coordination in enabling the green corridor. Their swift support was crucial to the timely transport of the heart. Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to the donor’s family for their noble act of organ donation. This case is a powerful reflection of Fortis Escorts’ cardiac expertise and our continued commitment to saving lives through advanced, compassionate care.”