15 Hospitals Allowed To Transplant Kidneys
Fakhir Rizvi Published August 24, 2016 | 04:45 PM
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News -24th Augst,2016) : Punjab Human Organs Transplantation Authority (PHOTA) has allowed only 15 hospitals of Lahore and Rawalpindi to transplant kidneys. A mechanism will soon be evolved for action against the hospitals which are not registered with the Authority for transplantation of human organs. This was informed in a meeting of evaluation committee of PHOTA presided over by Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Kh. Salman Rafique.
The meeting was told that regular inspection of registered hospitals for transplantation of human organs be conducted. It will be compulsory for these hospitals to intimate PHOTA 48 hours before such operations and the hospital will also prepare a calendar of operations for this purpose.
The hospitals registered for transplantation will display the logo of PHOTA prominently at the hospital. It was said the government is ensuring that no hospital should undertake organ transplantation without proper facilities and stern action would be taken against those violating these instructions.
Kh.Salman Rafique said that consultations had been made with Secretary Law and other legal experts for amendments in the laws of Punjab Human Organs Transplantation Authority and legislation would soon be undertaken. He said that action would be taken against the donor as well as the recipient in case of illegal kidney transplantation.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 29 March 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 29 March 2024
Journalists call for global action to end Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
CM for generating opportunities to bring direct int'l investment
Pakistan retains position in FTSE secondary emerging market
High Commissioner of Malaysia hosts Iftar dinner reception
NEPRA announces 2nd quarterly adjustment in power bills with Rs 1.68 cut per uni ..
Hoopo Inc. Collaborates with SAU to Install Solar-Powered RO Plant
04 killed in Spain as Storm Nelson looms
Russian military jet crashes into sea off Crimea: Governor
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm likely at various parts of country
Implementation of Sindh Agriculture Workers Act-2019 demanded
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Disputes resolution, enhanced understanding vital for regional peace, stability: Pakistan's India di ..
1 hour ago -
Journalists call for global action to end Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
10 hours ago -
CM for generating opportunities to bring direct int'l investment
10 hours ago -
High Commissioner of Malaysia hosts Iftar dinner reception
10 hours ago -
NEPRA announces 2nd quarterly adjustment in power bills with Rs 1.68 cut per unit
10 hours ago -
Hoopo Inc. Collaborates with SAU to Install Solar-Powered RO Plant
10 hours ago
-
Implementation of Sindh Agriculture Workers Act-2019 demanded
10 hours ago -
Khawaja reiterates PM commitment to judiciary
10 hours ago -
Gov't to form independent inquiry commission on 'IHC judges' letter': Law Minister
10 hours ago -
Makhdoom Saeed-u-Zaman seeks massive operation for recovery Priya Kumari
10 hours ago -
Pakistan to continue political, diplomatic support to Kashmiris: FO
10 hours ago -
FM, UK High Commissioner discuss bilateral ties
10 hours ago