Pay more to kidney donors: Some experts agree, some don’t
June 15th, 2008 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS ( 32 comments )
London, June 15 (IANS) A debate on the sale of kidneys has thrown up the idea of a regulated system of compensation, but opponents have slammed it, saying such a system would not hold in poorer countries like India. Writing in the British Medical Journal, Arthur Matas of the University of Minnesota suggested that regulated compensation systems for living donors may be the solution to the growing shortage of kidneys for transplantation.
The current unregulated systems in developing countries, he said, only benefited the rich, and provided no long term donor follow-up, or protection for either the buyer or seller.
A regulated compensation system, he argued, would increase the number of available organs, provide strict control and limit harm by allowing every candidate an opportunity for transplant, full donor evaluation, informed consent, and long-term health follow-up.
The payment gateway could be managed by the government or insurance companies, and all other forms of commercialisation would be banned, he said.
Countering this argument, Jeremy Chapman of the Centre for Transplant and Renal Research in Sydney, said such a system may end up reducing the supply of all organs.
He said the idea of the regulated market is a myth, which could have devastating consequences on the less easily regulated environments of Asia and Africa.
According to Chapman, selling organs does not help lift people out of poverty. In India and Pakistan people sell their kidneys to pay off debts, but they continue to live below the poverty line, and recent data show that 86 percent report deteriorating health after organ removal.
In addition, he asked, which family member would donate if the government is willing to pay for a kidney? Many would prefer a stranger rather than a family member to take the risk.
What’s more, he added, if a kidney is worth money before death, then rather than donating, families may demand money for all sorts of organs after death.
The reality of regulated organ purchase will be a reduction in organ donation, and the destruction of kidney, heart, lung, liver, and pancreas transplantation, he concluded.
Matas, however, has pointed out that Western societies already compensate people for sperm, ova, surrogate motherhood, and loss of body parts in court cases without any loss of dignity or humanity.
He has thus concluded that a trial of compensation for living donation should be allowed to learn if the number of kidneys could be increased while protecting the dignity and humanity of the donors.
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April 26th, 2010 at 12:28 am
Aslam Alekum
I am Qadeer Ahmed from Sanghar District Sindh Pakistan
Purpose of my message is ?
My little sister is kidney patient now she is on dialasis at various Hospitals Civil Hospital Sanghar , Mirpurkhas and SIUT karachi, her both kidnies are failed since last one year and doctors advised us for kidney transplantation, My family members are willing to donate kidney but their Blood group is not matching now we are looking for a person who donate kidney, we are belong to a medle class family we can’t offred private Hospital expences.
we are still waiting for kidney donor for transplant.
if any one help us please contanct with me.
Blood group B+
Please help us & contact with me on Mob:03313031459
(Qadeer Ahmed ).
qadeermm@yahoo.com
May 27th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
hai,
This is ram of 27 years old.I want to sel my kidney for financial crises.my blood group is A+.please inform me if u r interested on 09666519626,09949450951 or mail me on kvsrkhagga@yahoo.in immediately
July 20th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
i m 21yrs old from Pakistan and want to sell my kidney anyone interested can contact me at
smart_ginnie@ive.com
August 7th, 2010 at 3:14 am
Dear Sir
My name is jagadish 28 years Old male. I want sell my kidney. because I am poor and some economic problem and I can help to other kidney patients for selling my kidney.
I am from India.. i have passport. If u provide visa and flight tickets I will come and sell my kidney to you. Or if u want to take my kidney in India no problem but you have to arrange facilities to remove kidney hospital.
my details
Name Jagadish, Age: 29,
Health condition: Perfect.
Body type :slim and Fit,
Blood group: O+ve,
Food Habits : I am a pure Vegetarian,
Bad Habits: No Smoking, No drinking,
Education: Mechanical Engineering,
Occupation: Cad Engineer.
please reply me . help me I want to grow economic condition in my home. and i want to help other kidney patients.
Plz rely me Sir
Thank you Sir
Jagadish
Cell:+91 8143703059.
Email: jagadish321@gmail.com
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:19 pm
*I’m a 25 year old Male residing in Chennai, India. My blood group is o +ve.
height-5′11 inch, weight 80.
I wish to sell my kidney to anyone who requires (only in india).
All expenses regarding hospital, to and fro expenses, medicines and tests
should be covered by the receiver.
i m Serious
contact me at kidneydoner25@gmail.com
September 7th, 2010 at 2:43 am
Hi, how are u , i am male 29, sound health , never smoke , never drink
want to sell my kidney
A+ blood
interested pls call 006126270197
kindwords30@hotmail.com
thanks
October 8th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Hi…i am 32 year old healthy male from India , ,want to sell kidney , medical expenses and transplant expensese should be paid by Buyer …if anyone interested plz mail me naresh_p_dholiya@yahoo.co.in +91 97257 09310
October 21st, 2010 at 6:04 pm
hi … im 24/male healthy from Pakistan ,,,want to sell kidney. all expences should be paid by the buyer anyone interested plz mail me.
sikander_42000@yahoo.com
October 24th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hy. I have a donor of Kidney in India for Rs. 2 Crore. He is perfect in Health. Contact : smile_gyan2004@yahoo.com
November 19th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
i am 28 yrs old female from india want to donate my kidney due to finencial crisis blood type is o+ pls call me. 9623782331 or mail me at. sangita27@ymail.com
December 16th, 2010 at 4:06 am
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March 9th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Hi ,how are u , i am male 31, never smoke, never drink .
A+ blood
really want to sell my kidney.
Its serious and urgent, so pls just serious people.
oaqab1980@gmail.com
0060126270197
March 9th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
i need 6kidny plz cntact mee fual pakge thanks a lot
March 9th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
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March 10th, 2011 at 12:31 am
mr kkmazur , i am just selling my own kidney , not 6 if u want u can contact on oaqab1980@gmail.com
March 17th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
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April 1st, 2011 at 11:03 am
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May 5th, 2011 at 9:09 am
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May 7th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
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May 7th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
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May 7th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
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May 15th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
*I’m a 23 year old Male residing in bangalore, India. My blood group is A +ve.
height-5′09 inch, weight 70.
I wish to sell my kidney to anyone who requires (only in india).
All expenses regarding hospital, to and fro expenses, medicines and tests
should be covered by the receiver
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May 16th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
I M SALE MY KIDNEY PLZ HELP BLOOD GROUP B+ PLZ HELP ME
May 16th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
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July 26th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
i want to donate my kidney ,i have b+ ,needy person can call me in my cell-9124696295 , 9937093731 , sncsraj@yahoo.in
October 17th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
If any one need kidney from Rawalpindi contact me via mail ahmedmalik372@gmail.com
October 29th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Hi,
Healthy female 38yrs. willing to donate one of my kidney for reasonable amount,B+ Blood type,no smoker ,
no drinker .Serious offers please contact me at mariahhills@live.fr
October 29th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Dear Prospective Donors,
Our hospital is requiring donors of various organs and tissues to save many recipients in our waiting lists
Your generous donation will be compensated $200,000.00
For more information, kindly contact the registration of our surgical centre at the address bellow
Please contact the Registration and Admission Department at the addresses below
barner_james17@yahoo.co.uk
Best Regads
Doctor Barner James
November 3rd, 2011 at 1:30 pm
i need a donor of blood grp o positive or o negative as soon as possible..contact at 03334800255..
December 2nd, 2011 at 2:32 pm
I m ahmed from Islamabad,,, I wanted to sale my AB- blood type kidney on urgent basis,,, please help me out , contact me via mail
ahmedmalik372@gmail.com.