FG Unveils Standards, Guidelines for Establishing & Coordinating Organ/Tissue Transplantation Services
-The Federal Government has unveiled the standards and guidelines for establishing and coordinating organ/tissue transplantation services in the country, with a view to providing hope and promoting transparency, accountability and adherence to international best practices.
Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako Honourable Minister of State for Health stated this during the Official Launching of the standards and guidelines document, held on Thursday at the Corporate Headquarters office of the Ministry in Abuja.
Validated on November 13, 2024; the Minister asserted that the document is a significant milestone to enhance organ donation and practices in Nigeria; emphasizing it is a life-giving opportunity that offers a second chance to individuals suffering from end-stage organ failure.
He said” Today (Thursday), we are here to unveil a comprehensive framework that will regulate Organ and Tissue Transplantation Services in our country. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to saving live
s through ethical practices and robust oversight mechanisms.
“This document is particularly important, given Nigeria’s unique challenges. In recent times, we witnessed troubling incidents of unethical organ harvesting and other excesses within the organ transplantation workspace.
These cases underscore the urgent need for stringent regulations to protect organ donors and recipients alike.”
Represented by the Director, Hospital Services Department, Dr. Salahudeen Jimoh mni; the Minister described