Investigation Launched into Alleged Illegal Kidney Transplants at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
The New Delhi city government is investigating Apollo hospital, part of India's largest private hospital chain, following a media report that linked it to the illegal sale of kidneys by Myanmar nationals for organ transplants. The report alleged that young villagers from Myanmar were being flown to the Delhi hospital and enticed to sell their kidneys to wealthy Burmese patients. Apollo Hospitals has expressed shock at the allegations and stated that it will conduct an internal investigation. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has called for a deep investigation and concrete evidence before taking further action. The Delhi Health Secretary has confirmed that the city is initiating a probe based on an order from the federal government.