Organ Transplants Still Denied to Unvaccinated Patients in Queensland, Australia

Organ Transplants Still Denied to Unvaccinated Patients in Queensland, Australia
A general view of the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia on March 15, 2021. Jono Searle/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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A year on, unvaccinated patients will still be unable to access transplant surgeries for kidneys, lungs, or hearts in the state of Queensland, Australia.

In a statement to The Epoch Times, Queensland Health confirmed the ban was ongoing, saying the “safety and wellbeing” of patients was the department’s priority.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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