Vietnam Organ Donation Law Debate: Minors' Consent Sparks Fierce Controversy
A proposed amendment to Vietnam's organ donation law, allowing minors under 18 to donate organs, has sparked heated public debate. The Health Minister emphasized the necessity of the amendment with an emotional appeal, but child rights advocates have raised concerns.
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