RFK Jr. announces move to decertify organ procurement organization amid efforts to reform organ donation

Washington — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Thursday new action to reform the nation’s organ transplant system, as well as a move to decertify an organ procurement organization. “Every American should feel safe becoming an organ donor and giving the gift of life, yet decades of ignored patient safety…

Live Liver Donation Explained: Myths, Facts, And What Donors Should Know

Last Updated:August 13, 2025, 18:20 IST For adults, liver donation typically involves removing the right side of the liver, which constitutes about 60% of its total volume. The liver regenerates to near-full size within six to eight weeks. In India, thousands of people wait anxiously for life-saving organ transplants. While kidney and liver transplants can…

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