Organ trafficking in Kinshasa in the DRC: an assertion denied by the government
Recently, alarming rumors have circulated about the existence of human organ trafficking in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the Congolese government has categorically denied these allegations.
During a press conference, the Deputy Minister of Health, Serge Olene, explained that organ trafficking and transplantation require specific conditions and infrastructures, which are not present in Kinshasa. According to him, the city does not have the qualified infrastructure to preserve the organs after their removal.
It is important to understand that organ transplantation requires specialized medical expertise as well as appropriate laboratories and equipment. The removed organs have a limited lifespan and must be transported and stored under specific conditions. In addition, compatibility tests must be carried out before any organ removal.
Deputy Minister Olene pointed out that the DRC currently has neither the expertise nor the necessary infrastructure to carry out such operations. He reassured the population by saying that no case of organ trafficking has been discovered so far after thorough investigations.
Despite the government’s denials, the population of Kinshasa remains suspicious, in particular of taxi drivers commonly known as “Ketches”. The authorities have set up mixed patrols to combat the kidnappings, but it is essential that potential victims come forward in order to carry out effective investigations.
It is important to take official information into account and avoid spreading unfounded rumours. The government of the DRC is committed to ensuring the safety of its population and to preventing any criminal act, including organ trafficking.
In conclusion, it is essential to exercise caution in the face of information circulating on social networks. The Congolese government has denied allegations of organ trafficking in Kinshasa, pointing to the lack of infrastructure and expertise needed to carry out such operations