Medics welcome new law on donation of organs

A patient seeking an organ transplant of any nature abroad spends between $25,000 (sh90m) to $30,000 (sh108m) for the procedure

UMA’s Richard Kalungi flanked by president Richard Idro (2nd right), secretary general Dr Muhereza Mukuzi, and his deputy Robert Lubega during a briefing at Mulago Guest House. Photo by Ramadhan Abbey

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Medical practitioners have welcomed the new law to allow the donation of organs, the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Tissue Transplant Bill 2020, which was approved by the Cabinet this

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Medics welcome new law on donation of organs

A patient seeking an organ transplant of any nature abroad spends between $25,000 (sh90m) to $30,000 (sh108m) for the procedure

UMA’s Richard Kalungi flanked by president Richard Idro (2nd right), secretary general Dr Muhereza Mukuzi, and his deputy Robert Lubega during a briefing at Mulago Guest House. Photo by Ramadhan Abbey

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