Divided opinions on versions about the "organ trafficking" in the country

Santo Domingo. – Faced with versions circulating on social media about alleged irregularities in organ donation and transplant processes, an attempt was made to obtain information directly from the General Hospital of the Plaza de la Salud, as it is the only center qualified to perform this type of procedure.

During the visit made by a team from De Último Minuto to the health center to conduct the corresponding investigations on the issue of organ trafficking that has become a trend on social media, some of the people interviewed said they were unaware that the rigorous processes were being violated in said clinic. "I have been attending this health center for over 10 years. For me it is the best clinic and I don't believe anything that people say, expressed Martina Sosa."

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So far, the versions circulated have not been supported by formal complaints or documented evidence before the relevant authorities, nor has there been any information about open investigations related to these allegations. Specialists in the health area recall that the organ donation and transplant processes in the Dominican Republic are regulated by law 329-98 and supervised by official organizations, and warn that the dissemination of unverified information can generate alarm and misinformation in the population.

General Hospital of Plaza de la Salud Denies Links to Trafficking or Commercialization of Organs

The Hospital General de la Plaza de la Salud (HGPS) issued an institutional statement in which it categorically rejects any link with practices of commercialization, trafficking, or irregular handling of organs, following various information recently disseminated on digital platforms. The institution, one of the main ones in the country with an active transplant program for more than 25 years, expressed its respect and understanding in the face of human pain derived from personal losses, but described the versions circulating as lacking factual and legal basis, and contrary to the operational reality of the health center. The statement reiterated that all organ donation and transplant procedures are carried out in strict compliance with national legislation, including General Health Law No. 42-01 and Law No. 329-98 on Organ Donation, as well as by national and international protocols supervised by the competent authorities, including the National Institute for Transplant Coordination (INCORT). The hospital emphasized that its processes are governed by principles of medical ethics, legality, and respect for human dignity, maintaining a service record based on the professional integrity of its medical staff and healthcare personnel.

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Furthermore, the institution reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability, and declared itself fully available to collaborate with the corresponding bodies within the framework of the law and due process, always through the legal channels defined in this regard. Finally, he made a respectful call for prudence and responsibility in the dissemination of information, especially when dealing with sensitive issues that directly affect people's lives and work, reiterating his commitment to life, truth, and respect for Dominican society.