03Sep/13

Derek O'Brien appeals to MPs to pledge their organs – Times of India

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Derek O’Brien appeals to MPs to pledge their organs
Times of India
Arguing that India had one of the worst records when it came to human organ donation, the TMC member told MPs that involving oneself in such causes would not only help reduce the illegal trade of organs but eliminate black market. “My appeal to all …
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03Sep/13

Red Cross blood drive in St. Peter Sept. 20 – Southernminn.com

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Red Cross blood drive in St. Peter Sept. 20Southernminn.com… donations from donors of all types. Most people with sickle cell disease are of African descent, but many are of Indian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Mediterranean and other descents. Because …

03Sep/13

Couple's timely decision to donate organs of only son saves five lives – Times of India

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Couple’s timely decision to donate organs of only son saves five lives
Times of India
COIMBATORE: A noble decision by a construction worker and his wife to donate the organs of their 25-year-old BSc computer science graduate will give a new lease of life to five people awaiting vital organs. M Rajagopal (25) was declared brain dead on …

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03Sep/13

For a cause – Indian Express

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For a cause
Indian Express
Trinamool MP Derek O’Brien has taken up the cause of posthumous organ donation and has got fellow Rajya Sabha MPs to pledge their organs after death. Speaking at the Rajya Sabha on the topic during the Zero Hour, O’Brien got a rare show of support …

03Sep/13

Organ trafficking is still a protected crime – Lifesite

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Organ trafficking is still a protected crimeLifesiteBut despite the evidence of widespread criminal networks and several limited prosecutions in countries including India, Kosovo, Turkey, Israel, South Africa and the US, it is still not treated with th…

03Sep/13

Transplant games are pure gold for Sheeba – Northamptonshire Telegraph

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Transplant games are pure gold for Sheeba
Northamptonshire Telegraph
“My sister in India had the same condition and was on dialysis for seven years. “Sadly she died before a donor could be found. “I was given the gift of … She said: “I want to promote organ donation and the work of the Donor Family Network. “They have …

03Sep/13

Governor for action on varsities' bifurcation, legislation – Economic Times

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Governor for action on varsities’ bifurcation, legislation
Economic Times
Shetty thanked the Governor for his support to the Voluntary Organ Donation Movement and screening of Thalessemia students started by the government. Chief Secretary Jayant Kumar Banthia called upon the universities to implement the sports and youth …

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03Sep/13

Death notices for September 3 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma. – Tulsa World

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Death notices for September 3 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.
Tulsa World
Wake 6 p.m. Wednesday and service 2 p.m. Thursday, both at Tallahassee Indian Methodist Church. McClendon-Winters. Owasso – Jackie “Jack” Lampkins, 72, retired from Southwestern Bell, died Sunday in … In an effort to honor those who have donated …

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03Sep/13

Organ trafficking: a protected crime – The Conversation

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Organ trafficking: a protected crimeThe Conversation… transplant surgeries have infiltrated global medical practice. But despite the evidence of widespread criminal networks and several limited prosecutions in countries including India, Kosovo, Turke…

02Sep/13

Ganeshotsav emerges as platform to raise awareness about social issues – Indian Express

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Ganeshotsav emerges as platform to raise awareness about social issuesIndian ExpressIt tackled child molestation last year and has now taken up the cause of organ donation. Piyush … Only 200 lives are saved through transplants. People … Therefore, …

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