Kidneys, kidnappers and organ donations

“Is it a move to gain (more) support from the Catholic Church?” This was the first thought that came to mind when I heard the news that government had suddenly imposed a moratorium on kidney transplants to foreigners.
Taking a second look, this is one good move made by the government. Finally, something positive has been [...]

Organ trade bridges gap between rich and poor

Am I against the organ trade? If not how would I argue to support it? And if I support it, would I one day be willing to donate some of my organs to prove I’m not a hypocrite? Some of the many questions that boggle my mind as I grapple with this issue so old yet it is only now that I have chanced upon it.

Though the international health and medical community condemns and warns strongly against the sale of organs, and it is banned in some countries like the United Kingdom, here in the Philippines the organ trade is alive and continuing on.


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