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ssion, especially after their health deteriorates and the ‘new- found’ money runs out

? The health and social issues concerning the donors are not satisfactorily addressed

? Several instances have been reported of wives being coerced into selling kidneys, because their husbands have eyed the ‘booty’

? Due to the commercial overtone, many hospitals fail to produce relevant documents related to the kidney transplants

Silver Lining

A monitoring body called the ‘Organ Watch’ was kick started by University professors, two of whom are from UC at Berkley and the other two from the University of Columbia.

The main aim of this body is to act at a global level and investigate reports and rumors on kidney trafficking, and also to probe into the human rights issues associated with it. They will also be engaged in identifying ‘hot spots’, besides defining the line between an ethical transplant and an exploitative one.

These activists also hope to reform national and international laws governing organ transplant. They are funded by a 2-year grant of 230,000 US dollars provided by the Soros’Foundation Open Society Institute. An additional 160,000 US dollars has been granted by UC, Berkley.

Destination India-No pain, No Gain

While there is large-scale sympathy for those patients who die while waiting for a kidney transplant, it is vital to convert the sympathy into remedial measures by assessing the prevailing situation carefully. By banning kidney vending, the Indian government has lifted the lid off the Pandora’s box. It has failed, not only to stop the illegal trade of kidneys, but also to address the ethical, socio-economic, and health issues associated with it. Values have buckled under the pressure of desperacy and demand. In spite of this dismal scenario, six transplant centers have taken shape in southern
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