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Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has achieved 417 percent growth over the past five years in the number of post-death organ donors per million population, becoming the world’s fastest growing organ donation programme, The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Saturday.
The figure from ‘Hayat’, the National Program for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues, which is under the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), was announced on the sidelines of the UAE Organ Donation and Transplantation Congress, four-day event, which began on Saturday in Dubai.
The growth has been affirmed by the International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP).
Recent data from Hayat shows that around 14,602 people have registered for the program, 4,000 patients are on donor waiting lists, there have been 160 donors since 2017 and a total of 460 organ transplants have been performed, including 111 since the beginning of 2023. .
Since 2017, the Hayat program has received tens of thousands of pledges and 582 organs transplanted, including 328 kidney, 199 liver, 16 heart, 26 lung and 13 pancreas transplants.
More than 52 different nationalities have participated and reaped the benefits of the program.
congress agenda
The Congress brings together more than 8,000 experts and specialists, both in person and remotely. Organized by MoHAP, Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the event will take place from January 27 to 30.
Representatives from various health authorities, government entities and the private health sector participate in the event. During the four-day scientific sessions, speakers will delve into various aspects of organ donation and transplantation, including the role of organ donation in mitigating cases of chronic organ failure, innovative strategies to address the challenges, results of organ transplantation and how they contribute to improving the quality of life of recipients.
The conference will also look at ways to reduce the burden of chronic diseases and discuss the importance of education and capacity building in the fields of donation and transplantation, as well as regional and international cooperation in this area.
In addition, the event will review experiences from certain countries and delve into the latest technological advances in organ donation and transplantation and will feature debates on cutting-edge innovations such as perfusion machines, organ recipient identification systems and various aspects of after-care. transplant.
Awareness campaigns
Abdullah Ahmed Ahli, acting deputy undersecretary for the support services sector at MoHAP, said that MoHAP, together with other health authorities, is interested in fostering a culture of organ donation within the community by launching community campaigns and organization of international conferences and events.
“We will spare no efforts to develop sustainable solutions for patients suffering from various critical conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung failure, cirrhosis and kidney failure,” Ahli added.
He highlighted that organ transplantation not only offers a path to full recovery but also significantly improves the quality of life of recipients.
Unifying efforts
Dr Rashed Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Health Care Workforce Planning Sector at the Department of Health, said: “Abu Dhabi is constantly strengthening its capabilities in organ donation and transplantation through collaborative efforts with health partners. all emirates, operating within the Hayat framework. “This initiative aims to safeguard the health and well-being of communities, consolidating Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global healthcare destination.”
He added: “We also recognize the importance of unifying our efforts to advance the field of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. This requires international collaboration to expand networks and databases of both organ donors and recipients, along with the exchange of knowledge and experience between medical professionals. “We enthusiastically anticipate that this pivotal event will contribute significantly to the realization of these goals.”
Dr Marwan Al Mulla, Executive Director of DHA’s Health Regulation Sector, said the “state-of-the-art” medical facilities available, exceptional healthcare environment and other factors contribute to the UAE’s “success and distinction” in this “field.” “vital health.”
Dr Ali Abdul Karim Al Obaidli, chairman of the National Committee for Organ Transplantation, said the Congress has attracted an “elite” group of global experts and specialists, reinforcing the UAE’s position and its notable achievements in the organ transplant. He highlighted the importance of international cooperation, as the integration of organ donation and transplantation services aligns with the WHO (World Health Organization) principles on regional integration.
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