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Living kidney donation: for donors and families
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Living donation is when a healthy person gives one of their two kidneys to someone with kidney failure. A person can live a full life with one kidney.
Who can donate
- Near relatives under THOTA
- Non-relatives only after committee approval confirming the donation is altruistic
Voluntary and unpaidNo payment for an organ is lawful in any form.
Frequently asked questions
Is kidney donation safe for the donor?
Living donation has a strong safety record at accredited centres.
Sources
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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.