Gulf TimesQatar organ donation registry reaches over 190000 donorsGulf TimesMarking a significant increase in the number of organ donors in the country, the organ donation registry in the country has reached over 190,000 so far, revealed a top official…
Registration open for organ donationTimes of IndiaPanaji: In its bid to increase and encourage organ donations in the state, the Goa chapter of the Indian Medical Association will be giving potential donors the opportunity to register themselves online…
Sudbury.com |
Organ donor recipient envisions world with no wait lists
Sudbury.com Northern Life and Sudbury.com are sponsors of the second Cruising for Organ Donors event, which takes place June 10 in Chelmsford. Pictured, from left to right, is Gary Michalak, executive director, Café Musique, Aries Johnston, Cruising for Organ … |
NEWS.com.au (blog) |
The ‘living dead’: prisoners executed for their organs then sold to foreigners for transplants
NEWS.com.au (blog) But there’s a major catch: Researchers say the donor organs are often sourced illegally from prisoners executed for their religious, political or cultural beliefs, who have not consented to any of it. Many of China’s prisoners have testified to having … |
CBS Philly |
NJ Lawmaker Seeks Job Protection for Organ Donors
CBS Philly So he’s sponsoring a bill to make sure people are eligible for temporary disability benefits if they take off time to donate an organ, and make sure they don’t lose their job. “We just want to make sure that we have full protections here in New Jersey … |
Today.com |
Mom finds solace after hearing her late son’s heart beating again
Today.com Last month, she heard her son’s heart beating in an organ recipient’s body, who desperately needed a heart transplant to live. The emotional moment was captured on video during a meeting between Lewis and the heart transplant recipient, Greg Robbins … |
Healthcare Association of New York State |
HANYS and HANYS’ Members Receive Organ Donation Awards
Healthcare Association of New York State The Center for Donation and Transplant (CDT), the non-profit organ procurement organization that facilitates organ and tissue donation in upstate New York, recently recognized several organizations and individuals for their commitment and support of … |
NJ.com |
Scotch Plains temple has program on organ donation
NJ.com “You have the power to save lives!”. That was the message that shined through at Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains on April 30, regarding the need for organ and tissue donation. “Whoever saves a life, it is as if that person has saved an entire world … |
HorseChannel.com |
Riders Advocate for Organ Donation through Trails4Transplants
HorseChannel.com A group of horseback riders are hitting the trails across North Dakota and Minnesota to raise money and awareness for eye, tissue and organ donation. Trails4Transplants has been organizing these trail riding excursions annually since 2013. This year’s … |
Uganda: Legal Gaps Stand in Way of Organ Transplant in UgandaAllAfrica.comFelix Okello Odukur, 63, a retired veterinary doctor, has given up hope on ever living a normal life again. Seven years ago, he was diagnosed with a chronic kidney condition whic…