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15 Aug

International Document Verification and Live Organ Transplantation in India:

International Document Verification and Live Organ Transplantation in India: Understanding & Using the Apostille System   In today’s globalized world, people often move across borders for better healthcare, education, or work opportunities. Legal processes and cross-country requirements, like document authentication, can be complex—especially in sensitive areas like live organ transplantation.   Here’s a comprehensive look […]

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6 Aug

Why Are Wealthy Indian Patients Registering with Government Hospitals for Organ Allocation?

Why Are Wealthy Indian Patients Registering with Government Hospitals for Organ Allocation? Organ transplantation is a life-saving intervention that demands fairness, ethical integrity, and strict adherence to the law. In India, the path to receiving an organ transplant is deeply influenced by how organs are allocated.   Unfortunately, many states have, both before and after […]

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30 Jul

Unrelated Organ Donation under the THOTA Act in India

Unrelated Organ Donation under the THOTA Act: Challenges and the Road Ahead The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), first enacted in 1994 and updated over the years, expressly allows for unrelated (non-near relative) living organ donation in India, provided the donation is made out of genuine love and affection, and not for […]

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25 Jul

RID 3234 Organ Donation Model

RID 3234 (Chennai, India) Adopts a Unique Rotary Model for Organ Donation Awareness – A Learning Model for All RI Districts Formation of Rotary Club of Organ Donation Three years ago, Rtn. Anil Srivatsa from Bengaluru approached RID 3234 to sponsor his cause-based e-club, the Rotary Club of Organ Donation. The club was swiftly chartered […]

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23 Jul

Body Donation Law and Ethics in India

The Anatomy Act in India governs the donation and use of dead bodies for anatomical examination, dissection, and research in medical education. Anatomy Act in India – Overview Full Name: The Anatomy Act (enacted individually by each Indian state) First Introduced: 1949 (in Madras State); now adopted with variations in most Indian states Purpose of […]

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