Baby Meghan Survives Life-Threatening Liver Condition Through Transplant in India

When Mirembe Meghan Ineza was born in August 2025, her parents, Derrick Ssembatya and Solange Muco, quickly noticed a concerning yellowish hue to her skin, a sign of jaundice and potential liver issues. Despite seeking medical help in Uganda, the couple struggled to receive a clear diagnosis or effective treatment for their daughter.

As Mirembe’s condition worsened, with her stomach beginning to swell due to fluid accumulation, the family sought international assistance. They connected with Dr. Jennifer at Artemis Hospital in India, a facility renowned for pediatric liver care. Medical investigations revealed that Mirembe’s liver was significantly damaged, and a crucial blood vessel, the hepatic portal vein, had not developed properly.

The doctors diagnosed Mirembe with biliary atresia, a rare condition where bile ducts are blocked or absent, hindering bile flow from the liver. This condition, if not treated within the first three months of life, often leads to irreversible liver damage, making transplantation the only viable option. In Mirembe’s case, a bypass procedure was no longer possible due to the delay in diagnosis.

Mirembe’s mother, Ms. Muco, made the difficult decision to donate a portion of her liver for the transplant. The complex surgery was performed by Dr. Giriraj Singh Bora and his team. The procedure was successful, and Mirembe is now recovering well under post-care management.

The family expressed immense gratitude to the medical team at Artemis Hospital, Dr. Bora, and DoctoGenie Medical Assistance, which facilitated their journey, provided crucial support, and managed logistics for the treatment. The total cost for the transplant and associated expenses in India amounted to approximately Shs140 million.

This remarkable recovery highlights the challenges faced by parents seeking advanced medical care for infants with serious conditions and the critical role of international collaboration in saving young lives. The success of Mirembe’s transplant underscores the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for conditions like biliary atresia. You can read more about this story from the Daily Monitor.