Tissue Donation

All you need to know about organ transplants
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All you need to know about organ transplants

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Editor’s note: this article contains great information about transplants and a good general overview of the transplant process.  Globally, about 20 people die every day while waiting for a transplant. There are several organs and tissues that one can donate including kidneys, heart, blood, lungs, liver, pancreas, intestines, thymus, bone marrow, bones, tendon, ligaments, corneas,…

Ugandan parliament to consider bill to stop organ trafficking
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Ugandan parliament to consider bill to stop organ trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The Uganda parliament will consider a bill regulating the harvesting and trade of human organs and tissues as authorities attempt to address organ trafficking concerns. Reuters’ reports on the situation regarding the trade in organs and tissues from unwitting donors has attracted public interest in Uganda. In addition, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project…