The number of people who want to become donors after their death is about 100 over the past two years, Yegana Abbasova, Chairwoman of the Board of the Coordination Center for Organ Donation and Transplantation of the Ministry of Health, said while answering journalists' questions at a press conference, APA reports.
She said that despite the publicity and incentives, the current two-year statistics are very low.
Note that a first was achieved in the field of organ donation and transplantation in the history of healthcare in Azerbaijan. Organs from a deceased donor were transplanted. This is the first organ transplantation operation from a deceased donor in the Caucasus region.
Basic information on organ donation in Azerbaijan
The issue of organ donation in Azerbaijan has been a subject of much discussion and regulation in recent years. Organ donation is an important opportunity to save the lives of people in danger of death. There are certain legislative acts and procedures on organ donation in Azerbaijan.
Legal regulation
The main legislation on organ donation in Azerbaijan is regulated by the Law "On Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation". This law was adopted in 2012 and regulates the procurement, storage, transplantation of organs and other issues related to donors.
Organ Donation System
Azerbaijan has an opt-in donation system, that is, individuals who want to donate their organs must give their consent. Individuals who want to donate organs must give their consent to become organ donors and confirm this consent with an organ donation card.
Donation in case of brain death
Organ transplantation can only be performed from individuals who have been determined to be brain dead. Brain death is determined by precise medical methods and the person can no longer continue their life. Family permission is required in some cases for organ transplantation. That is, before the donation decision is made, the family members agree.
What needs to be done to become an organ donor?
Individuals who want to become organ donors in Azerbaijan must obtain a donor card and submit it to the relevant authorities. In addition, it is very important to inform the family of this desire and obtain their consent.
The importance of donation
Organ donation is very important for saving the lives of people who are in danger. Organ transplantation is especially indispensable in cases of shortage of vital organs such as the kidney, liver, and heart. Due to the shortage of organs in Azerbaijan, many people are waiting for transplantation. Also, the issues of organ donation and transplantation in Azerbaijan are constantly being improved within the framework of international cooperation.
Conclusion
The issue of organ donation in Azerbaijan is attracting more and more attention. Although the number of organ donors is still very small, in recent years, publicity work has been carried out in this area and efforts have been made to further improve the legislation. The legal framework and procedures for those who want to become organ donors already exist, but the public needs to be more informed and show more interest in this issue.
About organ donation in the world
There are various laws and procedures in the world for those who want to donate their organs after death.
Organ donation systems
Opt-in system (Voluntary consent) – A person must voluntarily consent to organ donation during their lifetime. (For example, USA, Germany, Canada)
Opt-out system (Automatic donation) – Everyone is considered an automatic donor if they did not object to this decision during their lifetime. (For example, Spain, France, Austria)
Mixed systems – Some countries combine both opt-in and opt-out systems and apply special conditions.
Donation conditions
Health status of the person and suitability of organs for transplantation
Confirmation of the form of death by brain death or cardiac arrest
Family permission procedures (in some countries, family consent is required)
What do you need to do to become a donor?
Obtain a donor card or register in an electronic database
Register the desire to donate in legal documents
Inform family members (in some countries, the family's final decision may be affected)
Benefits of donation after death
Donating vital organs to people in need
Saving several lives
Contributing to medical science and medical research
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