Vietnam Proposes Law Allowing Minors to Donate Regenerative Tissue
Vietnam's Ministry of Health has proposed legislation allowing minors under 15 to donate regenerative tissue to immediate relatives, aiming to address critical pediatric transplant needs. The move sparks ethical debates surrounding child protection and consent.
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