The Coalition for Organ Failure Solutions published a report today outlining the shocking number of illegal kidney transplants performed in Egypt. In addition to the near 1000 licensed kidney transplantations, approximately 100-200 unlicensed transplants are performed every year. The reports state that Sudanese refugees are targeted for these procedures, even more shocking the report includes video testimonies, ultrasound reports, and medical records indicting those involved. Learn more about the story
here. Doctors have organized a
group to spread awareness and prevent future illegal organ transplantations from occuring.
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