In Helen Ip’s blog, she discusses unethical business transaction of organ trafficking in impoverished countries, which includes Azerbaijan, Belarus, and South Africa, where people are desperate to earn a living. She states that many are forced by violence or deceived by high repay to offer their organs, particularly kidneys, to illegal black marketers.
Many of the kidneys harvested by the criminals are sold to people who live in Israel. However, the cash in exchange cannot be compared to the life-time physical and mental depression victims suffered, as some even end up in death.
Helen selects an extreme case to emphasize the violation of business ethics by using coercion, violence, and money, mostly counterfeit bills, to take advantage of those who have no other alternatives but to harm their health. Not only is the unethical market transaction a significant issue, the fact that people are willing to be the victims is also a serious concern that should be dealt with.
The government in those countries where organ trafficking is taking place should not only focus on preventing the illegal business from happening, it should also develop strategies such as offering more welfare for people in poverty to ensure a healthy living.
