Woman loses 70 kg to donate kidney to husband, then gives it to a stranger in a paired exchange that saves two lives

Image credit: M​eir and Rinat Kara (Photo: Yossi Dos Santos/ynetnews)How diabetes damaged Meir’s kidneysThe kidney she prepared to give him went to a strangerOne donation, two families changedThe story also carries a lesson about kidney healthDisclaimer: This article is based on a report published by ynetnews and the personal accounts of Rinat and Meir Kara. It does not establish that every detail of Meir’s earlier treatment was medically inadequate.

Source: Times of India September 13, 2026 16:49 UTC