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Can I sell my kidney?
I want to sell my kidney - Real answer from Mumbai doctor. Why it's illegal in India and what safe options exist instead.
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Short Answer
No healthcare platform should help arrange a kidney sale. Kidney-related financial distress should be handled through lawful medical, social, and family-support channels instead.
Medical Facts
- Kidney donation involves major surgery and long-term follow-up.
- A person can live with one kidney, but donor safety still requires strict screening and clinical review.
- Financial stress can make people vulnerable to unsafe or coercive medical decisions.
Legal Facts
- Commercial organ transactions are prohibited under India's Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOA), with penalties including up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹1 crore.
- Legitimate transplant programs do not advertise organ prices or offer donor compensation.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Speak with a nephrologist or transplant coordinator.
- Request lawful donation education and family counseling.
- Ask about social work, financial counseling, and hospital support services.
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What should happen next?
The next step should be a licensed medical or hospital-guidance conversation, not an offer, negotiation, or listing.
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