Can I get a kidney in India?

Generally, the transplanted kidneys come from either deceased donors or at times they could come from a family member. About 2 Lakh patients In India are waiting for organ donation with a mere 15,000 donors available.

Can a person sell his kidney in India?

Exact statistics are hard to come by, but it is estimated that around 200,000 people need a kidney transplant every year, of which only 7,000 are lucky to receive one. Since 1994 it has been illegal to sell organs; the law only allows donations from deceased persons or a set of living donors.

Are kidney transplants legal in India?

The Transplantation of Human Organs Act makes it illegal to buy or sell human organs such as liver, kidney, lungs and tissues. Violators are subject to fines and imprisonment.

Who can donate kidney India?

A near-relative (spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, parents and grandparents) needs permission of the doctor in-charge of the transplant center to donate his kidney. A non-related donor needs permission of an Authorization Committee established by the state to donate his kidney.

How can I register my kidney in India?

Registration process: Hospitals doing transplants in India can register on the website with their essential information and request for login name and password. An email will then be sent to the secretary of the society and the password can be issued within 24 to 48h.

Who can donate kidney in India?

Can I live with one kidney?

There may also be a chance of having high blood pressure later in life. However, the loss in kidney function is usually very mild, and life span is normal. Most people with one kidney live healthy, normal lives with few problems. In other words, one healthy kidney can work as well as two.

How long is kidney waiting list?

The average wait time for a kidney from the national deceased donor waiting list in the US is 5 years, but this can change a lot depending on your personal situation, and/or the availability of a living donor.

Can a woman donate a kidney to a man?

Summary: The gender of donor and recipient plays a larger role in kidney transplants than previously assumed. Female donor kidneys do not function as well in men — due to their smaller size. Women have a higher risk of rejecting a male donor kidney.