The illegal transplantation of kidneys is a criminal offence : CM Punjab

Lahore : Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a high level meeting in which a report regarding the illegal transplantation of kidneys in the area of Lahore was presented to the Chief Minister.

The Chief Minister expressed deep concern over the incident of illegal transplantation of kidneys.

Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that illegal transplantation of kidneys was a criminal offence and people involved in this heinous crime did not deserve any leniency. He added that those doctors carrying out illegal kidney transplantation were a stigma on the noble professional.

He added that the provincial government would go to any extent to eradicate this illegal trade. Law would come into force against those exploiting suffering humanity, he declared.

He said those involved in the illegal business of human organ transplantation didn’t deserve any concession and they should be given punishment as per the law. He directed the provincial heath department to be vigilant against the illegal organ trade and also run campaign for creating awareness among people about the illegal trade. In order to stop illegal business of kidney transplantation, every possible support and cooperation must be provided to Punjab Human Organ Transplant Authority, he added.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister was also briefed about the formation of Supervisory Committees at the District level and effective monitoring system at the Division level to stop illegal business of kidney transplantation.

Provincial Ministers Kh. Salman Rafiq, Kh. Imran Nazir, Chief Secretary Punjab, Chairman P&D, Secretaries of the concerning departments, Health Experts and other high officials also attended the meeting.