16Jan/17

Their View: Be a lifesaver; sign up to become an organ donor – The State Journal-Register

ABC OnlineTheir View: Be a lifesaver; sign up to become an organ donorThe State Journal-RegisterOrgan donation is a passion of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, whose sister, Doris Ivy, received a kidney transplant in 1991. White has been a stro…

16Jan/17

‘It could put people off’ – long-serving blood donor criticises decision to phase out local anaesthetics – Bradford Telegraph and Argus


Bradford Telegraph and Argus

‘It could put people off’ – long-serving blood donor criticises decision to phase out local anaesthetics
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
“In addition, our donation teams have been working with many donors, successfully developing and trialling venepuncture related coping measures, enabling donation without the need for local anaesthetic. “As a result of this work, we have seen a

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15Jan/17

Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon: Differently abled go the distance – The Indian Express


The Indian Express

Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon: Differently abled go the distance
The Indian Express
She practised for a week to walk by herself in the marathon. “Only when I run, I need support. … Shibani Gulati (37), a kidney transplant patient, completed the half-marathon (21 km) with her husband to raise awareness on organ donation. “It is not

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15Jan/17

WARAH: Kenya goes back to its ‘mating ritual’ with Western donors – Daily Nation


Daily Nation

WARAH: Kenya goes back to its ‘mating ritual’ with Western donors
Daily Nation
The Economist once characterised the Moi government’s relationship with Western donor countries as a “mating ritual” that involved the following five steps: step one: Kenya wins its yearly pledges of foreign aid. … So, the game is being played by

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15Jan/17

World’s youngest organ donor is a precious newborn who lived for only 100 minutes – New Tang Dynasty Television


New Tang Dynasty Television

World’s youngest organ donor is a precious newborn who lived for only 100 minutes
New Tang Dynasty Television
Teddy is the youngest organ donor in the world, his parents donated his little kidneys and heart valves to patients in need of an organ. Teddy’s … The parents consulted doctors and medical experts on organ donation but none of them gave a thumbs-up!