Close Menu

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    LASU Dismisses Senior Lecturers For Misconduct

    July 6, 2025

    Nigerians Should Be Patient, Things Will Be Better Soon – Wike

    July 6, 2025

    Ex- Arsenal Star, Thomas Partey Charged With Rape

    July 4, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • LASU Dismisses Senior Lecturers For Misconduct
    • Nigerians Should Be Patient, Things Will Be Better Soon – Wike
    • Ex- Arsenal Star, Thomas Partey Charged With Rape
    • Verghis Takes Over As World Bank Country Director For Nigeria
    • Court Orders Senate To Recall Natasha From Suspension
    • Why Peter Obi Should Be ADC’s Presidential Candidate – Datti
    • ADC: Coalition Leaders Are Gangs Of Failed And Expired Politicians – Wike
    • Sanwo-Olu Mourns As Super Eagles Legend, Peter Rufai Dies At 61
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    TheScrutinyNG
    Subscribe
    Sunday, July 6
    • Home
    • Politics
    • Business
    • News
      • World News
    • Sports
    • Interviews
    • Opinion
    • Entertainment
    • Columnists
    • ABOUT US
    TheScrutinyNG
    Home » FG Set To Finalize Guidelines For Organ Donation, Transplantation
    3 Mins ReadNovember 14, 2024

    FG Set To Finalize Guidelines For Organ Donation, Transplantation

    By TheScrutinyNGNovember 14, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
    Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    The Federal Government is in the final stages of developing guidelines for organ donation and transplantation in Nigeria.

    This is according to Professor Philip Abiodun, chairman, Guidelines on Organ Donation and Transplantation, developed by the National Tertiary Health Institutions Standards Committee (NTHISC), who disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday in Abuja.

    According to him, organ transplantation is a critical aspect of modern medicine that gives a second chance at life to patients suffering from end-stage organ failure.

    He, however, said the transplantation aspect of the practice of medicine was very important which gave birth to the need for regulatory guidelines.

    “In Nigeria, the importance of establishing comprehensive guidelines for organ transplantation is underscored by various factors, including ethical concerns, legal frameworks, and the need for improved healthcare infrastructure.

    “We are organising this meeting because it is a mandate from the National Health Act 2014 to be in charge of organ transplantation, to give guidelines and to see how transplantation is carried out in Nigeria.”

    According to him, the establishment of robust guidelines for organ transplantation is vital for improving national health outcomes in Nigeria.

    “Such guidelines will not only help regulate practices but also protect vulnerable populations from exploitation.

    “When we address ethical concerns, strengthen legal frameworks, enhance healthcare infrastructure, and promote public awareness, we can create a more effective and humane organ transplantation system we can all be proud of.”

    Abiodun also said raising public awareness about organ donation was crucial for increasing participation rates and ensuring ethical practices.

    He added that campaigns aimed at educating the public on the importance of organ donation, the risks associated with unethical practices, and the benefits of donation could foster a culture of voluntary giving.

    The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Daju Kachollom, said that in recent times, the nation had witnessed troubling incidents of alleged unwholesome practices involving organ harvesting.

    Kachollom was represented by the Director, Hospital Services, Dr Jimoh Salaudeen.

    “It may be difficult to ascertain when these incidents started in the country but the reality is here with us and it is imperative that we address these challenges head-on.

    “The guidelines which are about to be finalised today aims to proffer solutions to problems that confront our health system today and those that may likely come up in the nearest future in the domain of organ donation and transplantation.”

    Prof. Olugbenga Awobusuyi, chairman in charge of the Committee on Kidney Transplantation, said that illegal organ trade was exploitative in nature and must not be condoned.

    “You cannot just take an organ from a young boy of 16 or 18 years who does not know what he is doing, and then trick him to harvest his organ. That is exploiting that child.

    “We don’t condone or accept that and we believe it’s not good because an organ is not a commodity or garbage and it is not something you can shoot back.”

    The guidelines draft encompasses critical areas such as ethics, kidney transplantation, liver transplantation, eye tissue transplantation and bone marrow transplantation.

    There is also a chapter that addresses gamete and embryo donation, storage and surrogacy.

    Author

    • TheScrutinyNG
      TheScrutinyNG

      View all posts
    Federal Government Organ transplant
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    TheScrutinyNG
    • Website

    Related Posts

    Breaking News

    LASU Dismisses Senior Lecturers For Misconduct

    July 6, 2025
    Featured

    Nigerians Should Be Patient, Things Will Be Better Soon – Wike

    July 6, 2025
    Featured

    Ex- Arsenal Star, Thomas Partey Charged With Rape

    July 4, 2025
    Featured

    Court Orders Senate To Recall Natasha From Suspension

    July 4, 2025
    Featured

    Why Peter Obi Should Be ADC’s Presidential Candidate – Datti

    July 4, 2025
    Featured

    ADC: Coalition Leaders Are Gangs Of Failed And Expired Politicians – Wike

    July 4, 2025

    Subscribe to News

    Get the latest sports news from NewsSite about world, sports and politics.

    Editor's Picks

    LASU Dismisses Senior Lecturers For Misconduct

    July 6, 2025

    Nigerians Should Be Patient, Things Will Be Better Soon – Wike

    July 6, 2025

    Ex- Arsenal Star, Thomas Partey Charged With Rape

    July 4, 2025

    Verghis Takes Over As World Bank Country Director For Nigeria

    July 4, 2025
    Latest Posts
    Advertisement
    Facebook X (Twitter) Pinterest Vimeo WhatsApp TikTok Instagram

    News

    • World
    • US Politics
    • EU Politics
    • Business
    • Opinions
    • Connections
    • Science

    Company

    • Information
    • Advertising
    • Classified Ads
    • Contact Info
    • Do Not Sell Data
    • GDPR Policy
    • Media Kits

    Services

    • Subscriptions
    • Customer Support
    • Bulk Packages
    • Newsletters
    • Sponsored News
    • Work With Us

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    © 2025 The Scrutiny. Designed by Design Streams.

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms
    • Accessibility

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.