Baku: 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.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, 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, marking the first organ transplantation operation from a deceased donor in the Caucasus region.
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.
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.
Azerbaijan has an opt-in donation system, meaning individuals who want to donate their organs must give their consent. Individuals who wish to donate organs must confirm this consent with an organ donation card.
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.
Individuals who want to become organ donors in Azerbaijan must obtain a donor card and submit it to the relevant authorities. Additionally, it is crucial to inform the family of this desire and obtain their consent.
Organ donation is vital for saving the lives of people who are in danger. Organ transplantation is especially necessary in cases of a 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. The issues of organ donation and transplantation in Azerbaijan are continuously being improved within the framework of international cooperation.
The issue of organ donation in Azerbaijan is attracting more attention. Although the number of organ donors is still very small, recent years have seen publicity work carried out in this area alongside efforts 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.