UAE takes practical steps to regulate organ donation and transplantation – News

Ministry of Health and Prevention joins the world to celebrate World Organ Donation Day

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Top healthcare experts say the UAE is making every effort to develop and regulate the country’s organ transplant infrastructure.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) joined the world on August 13 to mark World Organ Donation Day.

Mohap Deputy Minister Dr Mohammed Salim Al Olama confirmed that the UAE has all the resources, tools and expertise to excel in implementing the National Organ Transplant Programme.

This includes a highly qualified medical cadre, state-of-the-art medical facilities, cutting-edge technological infrastructure, and international partnerships with the most prestigious organ transplant expertise.

Al Olama reiterated the need to continuously strengthen national efforts to facilitate and improve the transfer and transplantation process of human organs and tissues. He also stressed the need for technologically advanced medical care for patients in need of human organ or tissue transplants.

In 2020, the UAE established the National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Supervision Centre. The center strengthens medical and social care for organ donation and transplantation in accordance with international quality standards and medical ethics. The National Organ Transplant Programme gives any UAE resident over the age of 21 the opportunity to express their wish to donate an organ after brain death.

“In addition to having a positive impact on the lives of donors and recipients, the initiative has benefited many patients and brought them new hope,” said Dr. Al Olama.

Ahmed Ali Al Dashti, Assistant Under-Secretary for Support Services, said the UAE is making every effort to develop and standardize organ transplantation and supports the country’s excellence in delivering treatment options.

“We are committed to strengthening the integration of our health system by adopting progressive and creative initiatives that meet the best international quality standards,” said Al Dashti.

He stressed that organ donation has wide-ranging advantages, such as promoting family harmony and community cohesion, while also promoting principles of social cooperation and solidarity.