More than 100 Chinese doctors under the shadow of organ harvesting from living prisoners

On January 12, 2024, surgeon Dong Nianguo successfully transplanted a heart at Wuhan Union Hospital, but his past raises ethical concerns. Investigations reveal that he and other prominent doctors were linked to studies suggesting organ extraction from living donors. The International Coalition to End Transplant Abuse in China has tracked over a hundred active doctors involved in controversial practices. Previous research indicated that organ removal could have caused donor deaths, contradicting medical ethics. Despite reforms announced by Beijing, skepticism remains regarding the independence of oversight bodies and the potential for ongoing abuses in the transplant system.