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MANILA: Carlos welcomed his newborn baby girl with so much love, and trepidation.

Their midwife had cancelled the delivery at home. So his wife was lying in a hospital bed after an unplanned visit the family could not afford. He had no idea where he could find 14,000 Philippine pesos (US$270) for the hospital bill and his family had not been able to leave the ward, even though they desperately wanted to.

Then a possible solution dawned on Carlos. Years of living in one of Manila’s poorest communities had taught him where to find money in a time of desperation. He logged on to Facebook on Sep 27, 2019, and posted a short message. He hoped it would bring him cash in no time:

I am selling one of my kidneys, contact me. I am serious... No fake transaction please…

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Carlos was one of 14 Facebook users on that particular thread who advertised their kidneys for sale. They shared their contact numbers, blood type and their urgent need for money. The thread started on Jul 26 this year and continued to attract organ traders. It is one of many found on the platform.

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