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Israeli Nurse Loses 35 Kilos to Donate Kidney to Stranger After Long Wait
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First reported by N12 · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Hodaya Babad, a nurse from Ashkelon, lost 35 kilograms over 18 months to donate a kidney to Merav Aryeh, who had been on dialysis for three years. Motivated by a family tradition of organ donation, Hodaya met strict medical criteria before undergoing the transplant at Beilinson Hospital. The donation offers Merav a new lease on life after a long wait due to hereditary kidney disease.
- 01Hodaya Babad lost 35 kg over 18 months to qualify for kidney donation to a stranger.
- 02The recipient, Merav Aryeh, had been on dialysis for three years due to hereditary kidney disease.
- 03Hodaya’s husband and brother-in-law previously donated organs, continuing a family tradition.
- 04Weight loss was essential to meet medical criteria and reduce surgical risks for donation.
- 05Dr. Vladimir Tank emphasized the dedication of living donors at Beilinson Hospital.
- 06The transplant gives Merav a new chance after a prolonged dialysis period.
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