VOICED : Wealth and poverty propping up Pakistan's illegal kidney trade

The video discusses the story of Bushra, a Pakistani mother who sold her kidney to pay for her father's medical treatment, highlighting the long-term consequences she faces. It explores the illegal kidney trade in Pakistan, where authorities are beginning to crack down on this practice. The video also delves into the cultural and legal challenges surrounding organ donation in Pakistan, emphasizing the lack of a transplant list and the difficulties patients face in finding donors. The video concludes by discussing the broader implications of organ donation and the ongoing demand for kidneys in Pakistan.

What motivated the Pakistani mother to sell her kidney?

• To buy a new house

• To pay for her father's medical treatment

• To start a new business

• To travel abroad

What was the outcome of the federal agents' raid on the illegal surgery?

• They ignored the illegal activity

• They found no evidence of illegal activity

• They legalized the surgery

• They arrested two doctors and several others involved

Why is organ transplantation a sensitive issue in Pakistan?

• Due to lack of medical facilities

• Because it is widely accepted

• Because it is very cheap

• Due to cultural and religious reasons

What percentage of renal failure patients in Pakistan receive a transplant officially?

• 25%

• 10%

• 50%

• Just over 2%

What is a major reason poor Pakistanis continue to sell their organs?

• There is no demand for organs

• There is a high demand for organs

• The government provides financial support

• The transplant procedure is simple