Organ Harvesting is not a new term in many parts of Nepal. This Country got devastated
with a massive earth quake in April 2015. Livelihoods went for a
ride. People got into distress. Citizens panicked and was desperate for resuming their
livelihoods. Rebuilding the nation is an ongoing process.
A sigh of relief in a quick form was there. An international organ harvesting Dons started action. The team was active before the earthquake. The natural disaster added fuel to the fire. People were offered jobs and were asked to travel to Chennai or other cities of India where they were said to go for a medical check up to find jobs abroad. During the medical checkup one of the kidneys would be harvested. Handful of money would be given to the person. Some times middlemen make money and the victim receives peanuts. It was mentioned that the person had some ailment and some immediate surgery has to be done. If they agree to sell directly that would fetch more money. This is a big business for hospitals and many doctors intentionally or unintentionally get into this. A kidney transplantation in Nepal costs around Rs.250000. Due to lack of transplantation hospitals people are forced to go to India and are often cheated by middle men. Selling organs in other countries fetches more money too.
A sigh of relief in a quick form was there. An international organ harvesting Dons started action. The team was active before the earthquake. The natural disaster added fuel to the fire. People were offered jobs and were asked to travel to Chennai or other cities of India where they were said to go for a medical check up to find jobs abroad. During the medical checkup one of the kidneys would be harvested. Handful of money would be given to the person. Some times middlemen make money and the victim receives peanuts. It was mentioned that the person had some ailment and some immediate surgery has to be done. If they agree to sell directly that would fetch more money. This is a big business for hospitals and many doctors intentionally or unintentionally get into this. A kidney transplantation in Nepal costs around Rs.250000. Due to lack of transplantation hospitals people are forced to go to India and are often cheated by middle men. Selling organs in other countries fetches more money too.
This news was brought by
Al Jasera, CNN and study on this inhuman activity was done by US AID,
The Asia Foundation and PPR Nepal during July 2014 before the earth
quake. After the quake the business skyrocketed. Around 7000 kidneys are harvested every year in Nepal according to report by Global Financial Integrity. This is illegal but a reality across the globe. This trade is a business of millions and generates profits between $514 million to $1 billion. Apart from this drugs, human trafficking, counterfeiting, trade in other human organs, small arms, carjacking and other illegal activities pumped up after the quake.
The Nepal government has imposed strict measures on this and has imprisonment and fine. Still there are loop holes as you can travel out of Nepal and come to India and get this done and stay here. No questions asked. Hokse Village in Nepal in known as 'Kidney Valley' because almost everyone living there has sold a kidney. Some villagers say they were told by the traffickers that the kidney would grow back. Many people you meet from Nepal may have only one kidney. Kavrepalanchowk , Phulbari, Panchkal, are the worst affected places.
in
Nepal. 2216 children were missing during 2014 at Nepal in various
areas according to reports by US AID. 3164 individuals trafficked,
322 of them rescued. Approximately 5500 cases trafficked. Males may be
taken for organ trade and females will end up in prostitution across the
globe. Indian Army rescued over 160 people who were tried to be trafficked.
This has been prevailing in many places in the world. The Underdeveloped and developing countries are targeted. Disaster hit areas will be the best place for harvesting organs. This article is being written as Kerala would be an apt place for Kidney or organ harvesting Mafia. Lets all be careful not to loose people to fall into this trap. Our Banks must ensure that Agriculture or small loans are given enough time to repay or wave them off. Emotional intelligence should be applied doing the rehabilitation work. We should ensure no more beggars are born out of the floods. A strict vigil should be made to people migrating outside the state. All the above said is not a cake walk and would require everyone to be vigilant along with the Government.. Lets all strive to rebuild Gods Own Country.
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