Instagram | Robert Charles Albon Joe Albon visited Wales in 2023 and posted this photo on Instagram: “Joe Donor in Wales… do you need help with a baby? Send a message” A sperm donor who claims to have fathered more than 180 children has been used by a judge to warn of the dangers of … Read more
Laura Maisey says giving away one of her organs has been the best thing that has ever happened to her. Source link
This is the second World Blood Donor Day on the road for activist Kiran Verma. This year, with a placard on his hand that urges people to donate blood, Mr. Verma is on his way to Siliguri, West Bengal’s picturesque gem nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, from Malda. His aim is to walk … Read more
Most adults in NI will now be considered potential organ donors but there are some exceptions. Source link
The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash have said they had no hesitation in offering his organs for donation. Aaron Wilson, 29, had his leg amputated as a result of the crash in Coventry and later died in hospital. The father-of-one’s heart, liver and lungs were among the organs transferred to other … Read more
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan Following the Karnataka High Court ruling that the government cannot discriminate against adopted sons when it comes to compassionate appointments, some doctors in Karnataka are now asking whether the same yardstick can be applied in terms of organ donation too. Why cannot an adopted … Read more
March 10, 2022 — It’s not your typical theft, but it’s definitely one that grabs your attention. Last weekend in Denver, thieves broke into a parked truck and stole a blue-and-white box labeled “exempt human specimen.” Turns out those particular specimens were donated human heads. While Denver police continue their search for the stolen property, … Read more
Josh, nine, from Evesham, was diagnosed after his parents raised concerns about his Covid recovery. Source link
The legislation, which will be known as Dáithí’s Law. will bring in an opt-out system. Source link
Also welcoming the change, Dr Michael Brady, medical director at Terrence Higgins Trust, said: “There is certainly more work to do and we will continue to work to ensure that our blood donation service is inclusive, evidence based and both maximises the numbers who can donate while ensuring our blood supply is safe.” Source link