Pakistan has long been an international hub for the illegal kidney trade, but medical and local authorities complain they have been unable to act against the practice, frustrated by ineffective enforcement policies and what they perceive as a lack of political will to crack down.
Deadly diet: Thai doctors battle cancer-causing fish dish
[Article] Raw riverfish ground with spices and a dash of lime juice is a coveted culinary treat in Thailand's northeast. The pungent meal is quick, cheap and tasty, but it is also a favourite feast for parasites that cause a lethal liver cancer killing up to 20,000 Thais annually.
Si vous ne connaissez pas un mot, surlignez-le avec votre souris et cliquez sur “Translate” pour le traduire dans la langue de votre choix.
Profitez de la lecture automatique avec accent avec un abonnement
Raw, chopped up riverfish mixed with spices -- this is Koi Pla, a beloved dish from Thailand's rural Isaan region.The meal is cheap, quick and tasty. But there's a catch.The fish is often infected with parasites that cause a lethal liver cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma.Thailand's northeast now has the...
Accédez à l'intégralité de l'article, choisissez un abonnement