FG vows action against kidney traffickers releases complaint line
The Federal Government has expressed concerns over reports of alleged kidney market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), saying it was investigating the allegation to take action.
The government while condemning the act, described it as barbaric and criminal. In his reaction, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, in a statement, by the Director, Media & Public Relations, Patricia Deworitshe, vowed to deal decisively with people engaging in illegal human kidney business in the country.
“It is pertinent to note that both the seller and the buyers of this illegal trade as well as the medical practitioners and facilities where this criminal act is being performed will face the full wrath of the law. Donation of kidneys should be on informed consent of the donor, based on medical advice with privileged information about the process to save lives,” she said.
“While the Federal Ministry of Health remains committed to improving regulatory standards to enhance effective and efficient healthcare in line with the renewed hope agenda, the public is hereby advised not to engage in such illegal practices and should contact the Ministry on 08033228978 for any information that can lead to the arrest of such perpetrators.”
The statement added: “We acknowledge the pain of those affected and wish to let the public know that the National Health Act (NHA) 2014 Sections 51-56, prohibits such illegality.
“Persons who contravene or fail to comply with the provisions of the section commit an offence and is liable on conviction or a fine of N1,000,000 or imprisonment of not less than two years or both. It is pertinent to note that both the seller and buyers of this illegal trade as well as the medical.
