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1. Where was India's first successful foetal blood transfusion performed?
AIIMS Delhi made medical history by performing India's first foetal blood transfusion, a groundbreaking procedure that helped save a baby with a rare blood disorder. This milestone procedure, which involved using O D phenotype red cell units sourced from Japan, was performed on a woman from Haryana who had experienced seven previous unsuccessful pregnancies. The successful outcome underscores AIIMS Delhi's advanced capabilities in managing complex medical cases and pioneering new treatments in the field of maternal and foetal healthcare.