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Bursa leads in organ transplants in Turkey, Europe
Turkey's northwestern province of Bursa has surpassed national hospitals in Turkey and European countries with its exceeding rates of organ donor supplies and transplant operations, as its hospitals have carried out well-organized awareness initiatives for health sector employees and the public who were hesitant or had limited knowledge about the life-saving operations.
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Romanian Clinics Probe Prompts Organ Trade Row
A Romanian Ministry of Health investigation that revealed that four transplant clinics did not have adequate equipment for such surgery - and that the country's only lung transplant centre got its license based on disputable documentation - has raised questions about transplants and triggered accusations about organ harvesting.
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Foundation calls on health minister to take measures against illegal organ transplants
The head of the Turkish Kidney Foundation has sent a letter to Turkey's health minister demanding him to take action against a recent court ruling which has prompted fears of increased organ trade in the country.
New transplant ruling may buoy illegal organ trade: Foundation
Two Turkish courts have annulled procedures of an organ transplant commission prohibiting organ donation to third parties, a move that may encourage illegal organ trade according to an organ donation foundation.