New Delhi investigating alleged illegal transplants at Apollo hospital in city

Published on December 6, 2023

India’s health ministry will investigate Apollo Hospital Delhi amid reports that young Burmese nationals were flown to Delhi and convinced to illegally sell their kidneys at the facility for organ transplants to benefit wealthy patients. Reuters

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