The rising trade of human organs "has reached an epidemic level, yet it is receiving much of public silence," Nigerian human rights lawyer Frank Tietie told DW. "One would have expected the level of public condemnation against it would have been much higher, but that's not the case." This indicates a troubling disconnect between the severity of the issue and societal response.
A report by Global Financial Integrity estimated that between $840 million and $1.7 billion is generated annually from trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal. This staggering figure illustrates the vast scope of the illicit organ trade, which remains largely unaddressed.
Human organ trafficking is driven by high demand for organs and a severe shortage of legal organ donors, leading to a complex moral dilemma where individuals may feel compelled to sell their organs out of desperation due to poverty.
While the sale of human organs is illegal across Africa, the increasing number of inquiries, such as Nairobi's Kenyatta National Hospital receiving messages asking, "How much for my kidney?", showcases the public's desperation and the prevalence of this illicit trade.
Collection
[
|
...
]