26Sep/18

Expert panel rules out ‘organ trade’ allegation against TN organ donation authority – The News Minute


The News Minute

Expert panel rules out ‘organ trade’ allegation against TN organ donation authority
The News Minute
A two-member committee appointed by the Tamil Nadu health department has ruled out the possibility of trading of organs during their allocation by the state’s organ donation regulation authority, Transtan. However, according to reports, the committee, …

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26Sep/18

Man saves sister’s life in UAE’s first living-donor liver transplant – Khaleej Times


Khaleej Times

Man saves sister’s life in UAE’s first living-donor liver transplant
Khaleej Times
An Emirati brother has donated a part of his healthy liver to save the life of his younger sister, becoming the UAE’s first living related liver donor. Ali Saif, the donor, told Khaleej Times that he does not want to be looked at as a hero, but simply

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26Sep/18

Man saves sister’s life in UAE’s first living-donor liver transplant – Khaleej Times


Khaleej Times

Man saves sister’s life in UAE’s first living-donor liver transplant
Khaleej Times
An Emirati brother has donated a part of his healthy liver to save the life of his younger sister, becoming the UAE’s first living related liver donor. Ali Saif, the donor, told Khaleej Times that he does not want to be looked at as a hero, but simply

25Sep/18

‘No blood from gays’: Male donors to be asked about sex life – Times of India


Times of India

‘No blood from gays’: Male donors to be asked about sex life
Times of India
MUMBAI: A new and more exhaustive blood donor screening questionnaire will now require male donors to answer questions about their sexual behaviour and whether they have multiple partners. While a ban on gay men donating blood has existed in India …
Male Blood Donors to Be Quizzed About Sexual Behaviour NowThe Wire
Blood not needed if you’re gay: The stigma attached to Mumbai blood banksBusiness Standard
Pride and Prejudice: SC gives equality, but blood banks don’t want ‘gay donorsTimes Now
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