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Organ transplants for foreign tourists banned

The Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday reiterated that organ transplants for foreign visitors holding tourist visas are prohibited and medical institutions involved in the illegal practice will be dealt with harshly. China opposes organ transplant for... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Wed, Feb 11 2009

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