Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Polonnaruwa China-Sri Lanka Friendship Kidney Hospital says it is prepared to continue performing pediatric kidney transplants following the successful completion of its first such surgery, marking a significant milestone in the country's nephrology services.

A 16-year-old boy underwent a successful kidney transplant on May 7 at the Polonnaruwa China-Sri Lanka Friendship Kidney Hospital, with the kidney donated by his father. Hospital officials confirmed that both the child and the donor are in good health and are making a full recovery.

The achievement, carried out under the guidance of the Health and Mass Media Ministry, is the first pediatric kidney transplant performed in a peripheral hospital outside of a c...