Thai Health Ministry looks into Cambodia kidney scandal

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ORGAN TRANSPLANT
Ministry looks into Cambodia kidney scandal
Suriyan Panyawai
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Thai Public Health Ministry is looking into a report published in The Cambodia Daily about a Cambodian woman allegedly running an organ-transplant racket in which she reportedly persuades people to sell their kidney to patients in Thailand.

Dr Thares Karasnairaviwong, deputy director general of the Department of Health Service Support, said his office was cross-checking information about kidney transplants with the 26 hospitals that are allowed to conduct organ transplants. These hospitals are registered with the Thai Red Cross Society's Organ Donation Centre.

Initial inquiries with a private hospital mentioned in the report did not uncover the names of any patients requiring a kidney transplant, Thares said.

Thares said his office would seek assistance from the Anti-Human Trafficking Police Division and the Thai Foreign Ministry to help cross-check the name list with Cambodia. If the allegations are found to be true, the authorities would have to see if the kidney donations followed the requirements set by the Medical Council, he added.

Thares's comment came after he discussed the matter with the Organ Donation Centre, the Medical Council of Thailand and the Consumer Protection Police Division yesterday.

Department of Health Service Support director general Dr Boonreung Trireungwarawat said kidney-transplant surgery was not easy and doctors had to adhere to many conditions and laws. He added that doctors can only perform transplant surgery at an authorised medical facility and the kidney donor can only be a blood relative or a spouse of over three years.

The Cambodia Daily reported on July 3 that Yem Azisah, 29, who goes by the name Sinuon, has been arrested as has her stepfather, Nhem Phalla, 40, who is believed to have helped her acquire fake identities for the kidney donors.

The two have been charged with human trafficking and fraud. Srinuon allegedly preyed on the desperate, brokering the price of the organ between the patient and seller for a commission.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Ministry-looks-into-Cambodia-kidney-scandal-30237985.html


-- The Nation 2014-07-08

[NeverSure]

Why Selling Kidneys Should Be Legal

By ALEXANDER BERGER

"On Thursday, I will donate one of my kidneys to someone I’ve never met. Most people think this sounds like an over-the-top personal sacrifice. But the procedure is safe and relatively painless..."

"A well-regulated legal market for kidneys would not have any of these problems. It could ensure that donors were compensated fairly — most experts say somewhere in the ballpark of $50,000 would make sense..."

"Worst of all, the ban encourages an international black market, where desperate people do end up selling their organs, without protection, fair compensation or proper medical care..."

"A well-regulated legal market for kidneys would not have any of these problems. It could ensure that donors were compensated fairly — most experts say somewhere in the ballpark of $50,000 would make sense.''

"There’s no reason that paying for a kidney should be seen as predatory. Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling legalizing compensation for bone marrow donors; we already allow paid plasma, sperm and egg donation, as well as payment for surrogate mothers..."

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[aussieinthailand]

Two things,

1. the human organs racket has been going on for years, India also,

2. A donor dose NOT have to be a blood relative, it is often the better match but still by far not a requirement.

[aussieinthailand]

Why Selling Kidneys Should Be Legal

By ALEXANDER BERGER

"On Thursday, I will donate one of my kidneys to someone I’ve never met. Most people think this sounds like an over-the-top personal sacrifice. But the procedure is safe and relatively painless..."

"A well-regulated legal market for kidneys would not have any of these problems. It could ensure that donors were compensated fairly — most experts say somewhere in the ballpark of $50,000 would make sense..."

"Worst of all, the ban encourages an international black market, where desperate people do end up selling their organs, without protection, fair compensation or proper medical care..."

"A well-regulated legal market for kidneys would not have any of these problems. It could ensure that donors were compensated fairly — most experts say somewhere in the ballpark of $50,000 would make sense.''

"There’s no reason that paying for a kidney should be seen as predatory. Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling legalizing compensation for bone marrow donors; we already allow paid plasma, sperm and egg donation, as well as payment for surrogate mothers..."

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The only problem is that only those that have a lazy 50K can survive their kidney disease and the less wealthy will die, not really a level playing field I think.

[noitom]

Notice that kidney trade is a "Cambodian" racket to sell in Thailand. No Thais involved. No Thai Dr. Mr. Bigs, no bankers, no Mr. Thai Bigs. This is purely a Cambodian racket from live suspect , to the refrigerated containers, to the vans, down the highways of Thailand, to the Thai hospitals, to the surgeon's knife, and stitch up all the way through the after care nursing in Thailand.

[allan michaud]

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Notice that kidney trade is a "Cambodian" racket to sell in Thailand. No Thais involved. No Thai Dr. Mr. Bigs, no bankers, no Mr. Thai Bigs. This is purely a Cambodian racket from live suspect , to the refrigerated containers, to the vans, down the highways of Thailand, to the Thai hospitals, to the surgeon's knife, and stitch up all the way through the after care nursing in Thailand.

So not 1 Thai involved? I think that is pushing the realms of reality.

[Baerboxer]

Why Selling Kidneys Should Be Legal

By ALEXANDER BERGER

"On Thursday, I will donate one of my kidneys to someone I’ve never met. Most people think this sounds like an over-the-top personal sacrifice. But the procedure is safe and relatively painless..."

"A well-regulated legal market for kidneys would not have any of these problems. It could ensure that donors were compensated fairly — most experts say somewhere in the ballpark of $50,000 would make sense..."

"Worst of all, the ban encourages an international black market, where desperate people do end up selling their organs, without protection, fair compensation or proper medical care..."

"A well-regulated legal market for kidneys would not have any of these problems. It could ensure that donors were compensated fairly — most experts say somewhere in the ballpark of $50,000 would make sense.''

"There’s no reason that paying for a kidney should be seen as predatory. Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling legalizing compensation for bone marrow donors; we already allow paid plasma, sperm and egg donation, as well as payment for surrogate mothers..."

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And just think, once legalized in the progressive rich Western democracies, outsourcing operations could be established in low cost developing countries to farm the organs. The "volunteers" would be well looked after, well paid and would enjoy a richer and fuller life thanks to the extra cash and satisfaction of knowing they helped someone richer than themselves.

The World values wealth now.

Of course this would all be corruption free, above board, well regulated and transparent.

[Baerboxer]

Why Selling Kidneys Should Be Legal

By ALEXANDER BERGER

"On Thursday, I will donate one of my kidneys to someone I’ve never met. Most people think this sounds like an over-the-top personal sacrifice. But the procedure is safe and relatively painless..."

"A well-regulated legal market for kidneys would not have any of these problems. It could ensure that donors were compensated fairly — most experts say somewhere in the ballpark of $50,000 would make sense..."

"Worst of all, the ban encourages an international black market, where desperate people do end up selling their organs, without protection, fair compensation or proper medical care..."

"A well-regulated legal market for kidneys would not have any of these problems. It could ensure that donors were compensated fairly — most experts say somewhere in the ballpark of $50,000 would make sense.''

"There’s no reason that paying for a kidney should be seen as predatory. Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling legalizing compensation for bone marrow donors; we already allow paid plasma, sperm and egg donation, as well as payment for surrogate mothers..."

MORE NY Times

The only problem is that only those that have a lazy 50K can survive their kidney disease and the less wealthy will die, not really a level playing field I think.

Never thought I'd agree with you Aussie - but I think this is one subject we would be 100% in agreement on.

[losworld]

Unbelievable how pathetic some people can be. Yem Azisah doesn't sound Cambodian?

[taony]

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Notice that kidney trade is a "Cambodian" racket to sell in Thailand. No Thais involved. No Thai Dr. Mr. Bigs, no bankers, no Mr. Thai Bigs. This is purely a Cambodian racket from live suspect , to the refrigerated containers, to the vans, down the highways of Thailand, to the Thai hospitals, to the surgeon's knife, and stitch up all the way through the after care nursing in Thailand.

So not 1 Thai involved? I think that is pushing the realms of reality.

That was his point

[belg]

would be nice to know if you would need one, you could just buy a healthy one... if it can help a poor getting by or helping his family or paying of a loanshark, than why not ?

but thai hypocrism, sorry, thainess/buddism cannot see past their nose