Max Health Hospital Islamabad barred from performing kidney transplants
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Human Organ Transplant Authority (HOTA) while taking action on illegal kidney transplant has stopped Max Health Hospital from performing kidney transplants, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
According to Ministry of Health action was taken against the hospital for not forming a valuation committee under the authority.
Not forming a valuation committee is a serious violation of the 'HOTA Act 2010', Ministry of Health said.
Kidney transplants at Max Health Hospital have been suspended pending further proceedings, Ministry of Health further said.
Ministry of Health said that earlier, 20 hospitals in Islamabad were directed to form a valuation committee by November 30.
Human Organ Transplant Authority said an inquiry committee has also been formed on irregularities in transplantation which will compile a report and recommendations by December 13.
Human Organ Transplant Authority further said strict disciplinary action will be taken against the persons involved.
Reporter: Babar Turk