A Workshop of health officials was convened on June 21-22 by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and cosponsored by the WHO promoting the Role of Science in the Development of International Standards of Organ Donation and Transplantation by addressing these health care issues:
- Evaluation of the burden of disease that results in organ failure and necessitating organ transplantation for treatment;
- A compelling case for prioritizing organ transplantation in the treatment of organ failure.
- Technical considerations for developing and optimizing organ transplantation as a health care treatment option for patients with organ failure;
- Strengthening the regulatory capacity for oversight of practice.
- The role of transplantation in the treatment continuum of organ failure as a part of Universal Health Care.
Below are the most recent data of the ONT WHO Global Observatory regarding the global activity in organ transplantation.
A report of the deliberations of this workshop will be distributed to the international community of stakeholders that present recommendations to address the burden of disease and the epidemic of organ failure - in the context of achieving universal healthcare and optimizing organ transplantation as a treatment. The recommendations of the Workshop will also address international standards needed to achieve quality and safety for transplant recipients and their living organ donors.
Transplantation's Most Downloaded Paper
Thank you to all of our members and endorsing organizations for promoting the DOI and the DICG which has lead to the 2018 edition of the DOI being the most downloaded paper last week!
The DICG Course on Ethical Issues in Transplantation and The Declaration of Istanbul
In case you missed the launch of the DICG Course on Ethical Issues In Transplantation and The Declaration of Istanbul be sure to register! The course was designed to give a complete overview of the DOI. There are three main modules in the curriculum. History of the DOI, 2018 Edition of the DOI and Ethical Issues Related to the DOI. There is also a series of regional updates. While the Modules are all available at this time, periodically, there will be updates and additions to the content.
The course is free and open to all participants who want to learn about ethics in transplantation, the DOI and the DICG. Upon completion, all participants will be eligable for a certificate.
Please encourage your colleagues, fellows and trainees to participate!