International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA)’s Post

Don’t let myths cloud the truth about organ donation! The new #MythBusters series from BC Transplant is here to help clear the air. Doctors always prioritize saving your life, and organ donation is only considered after all life-saving efforts have been exhausted. Two doctors not involved in transplantation must declare death before organ donation can proceed. Let‘s spread the truth and encourage more people to register as donors. Register now at registeryourdecision.ca.

                     Waiting for Most Important Call Serbia is at the bottom of the list in Europe in the number of donors Only 13 approvals for organ donation were endorsed in Serbia over the last year, owing to which 32 people were saved. “The struggle for recovery of patients who are waiting for a transplant is a struggle for bare life. When you are informed that the only way out for you is organ transplantation, when you know that Serbia is at the bottom of the list in Europe in the number of donors, when you are aware that your survival depends on awareness and mercy of people who have suffered the tragedy of losing a dear one and their humanity in approving organ donation, your days turn into agony, fear that you are not going to live to seize your chance...“ Mladen Todić, from the association "Together for a new life". #stada #hemofarm #health #healthcare #organdonationawareness #organdonors #transplantation #WHO #transplantsurgery #surgeons #caringforpeopleshealth

Did you know that under Singapore's Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA), all Singaporeans and PRs are automatically opted in for organ donation? 🩺💖 This mandates that selected organs be made available for transplantation to help save lives in critical need. If you have personal or religious beliefs against organ donation, you may choose to opt out. You can also choose to donate your other organs for advancements in medical research. DM me to learn more about your options and ensure your wishes are communicated clearly. #OrganDonation #HOTA #HealthcareAwareness #LegacyPlanning #EMpoweringYou

World Organ Donation Day is celebrated annually on August 13 to raise awareness about organ donation and to thank donors. Its objectives in 2024 are to celebrate organ transplantation's achievements, increase the number of people who register as organ donors, and increase public awareness of the urgent need for organ donors. It's time to inform people about the value of organ donation and how it can prevent fatalities. This year, let's raise awareness, assist neighborhood donation drives, or register as organ donors ourselves. PLEDGE I promise to: On this World Organ Donation Day 1. To assist in spreading knowledge and understanding, tell family, friends, and coworkers about the significance of organ donation. 2. Agree to register as an organ donor in order to make sure that my desires are recognized and honored in the future. 3. Promote and back groups and projects aimed at enhancing the processes of organ donation and transplantation. 4. Assist and motivate people to discover more about organ donation and their capacity to effect change. 5. Give thanks and recognition to people who have given their organs and to those whose transplants have saved their lives. By taking this pledge, I contribute to a cause that can save lives and bring hope to many. #OrganDonation #GiftOfLife

13 Reasons Why Organ Donation Is Important Giving an organ or a part of an organ to help save someone else’s life is called organ donation. Donated organs can come from people who are still alive or who have died, and they can be used by someone who needs them. The most common organ transplants are the heart, liver, kidney, lung, and pancreas. https://lnkd.in/dZr4MtuK

Tomorrow August 13th ' World Organ Donation Day ' World Organ Donation Day is an important global event that commemorates the first-ever living donor organ transplant done in 1954 in the USA. This day is celebrated every year to raise organ donation awareness and encourage more people to donate. World Organ Donation Day is observed annually on August 13th. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage people to register as donors. It highlights the need for more organ donors to save lives and improve the quality of life for those suffering from organ failure. Importance of World Organ Donation Day World Organ Donation Day is crucial for several reasons: ○ Awareness: It raises awareness about the benefits and need for organ donation, educating people about how it can save lives. ○ Encouragement: It encourages individuals to register as organ donors, increasing the number of available organs for transplantation. ○ Debunking Myths: The day helps address and correct misconceptions and myths about organ donation, making the process clearer and more accessible. ○ Support for Families: It provides support to families who have lost loved ones and may be considering organ donation. ○ Highlighting the Impact: It underscores the difference organ donation can make in patients’ lives, from extending life to improving quality of life. By focusing on these aspects, World Organ Donation Day aims to foster a culture of generosity and hope. #donatelife #bettertomorrow #hopeinaction RODA ASSISTANCE

Today is #worldkidneyday. Those who know me well can appreciate the importance of this day. -> Far too many poeple are waiting for a transplant. Ensure you opt-in to organ donation, do that today here: https://lnkd.in/ete7sB3B -> Not enough is understood how the kidneys influence our day to day. Read more in the infographic below. -> So much more needs to be done to investigate and treat the reasons for #ckd. Kidney Research UK is helping to do just that, more here https://lnkd.in/eZ3zaDcu -> Be high blood pressure aware and do not ignore the symptoms. The kidneys play a huge role and blood pressure changes can be a first indication of issues. -> The earlier it is caught, the better the chances for a transplant and to lengthen the kidney function.

At Paranubhuti Foundation, we are raising awareness about the urgent need for bone marrow donors. For those battling serious conditions like Thalassemia, a bone marrow transplant is often their only hope. Unfortunately, finding a matching donor is incredibly rare, which is why we need more people to register. This campaign we aim to educate everyone on the importance of bone marrow donation. Many people don’t realize how simple the donation process is, yet its impact can be life-saving. By becoming a donor, you could be the match that someone desperately needs. Our mission is to inspire action and encourage more people to join the bone marrow registry. By registering, you could give a patient—whether it’s a child or an adult—their best chance at life. Join Paranubhuti Foundation in this life-saving mission. By becoming a bone marrow donor, you offer hope and the chance to make a real difference. Register today and help save lives #thalasemia #savelives #bonemarrowtransplant #paranubhuti_foundation #ngo #socalwork #arogyasevamission #kokilabenhospital #hematology DrGanesh Munjawal Vatsala V

April is National Donate Life Month! Did you know: ●In 2023, more than 46,000 transplants from 23,000 donors brought renewed life to patients and their families and communities. ● More than 100,000 people are waiting on the national transplant waiting list for lifesaving organ transplants. ● Nearly 60% of patients on the national transplant waiting list are from multicultural communities. ● Another person is added to the national organ transplant waiting list every 8 minutes. ● 16 people each day while waiting for a transplant. 5,688 transplant candidates died in 2022 while on the national transplant waiting list. Source: https://lnkd.in/gkv9KESY Are you registered to be an organ donor? #operatingroom #organdonation #transplant #nationaldonatelifemonth #ornurse #scrubtech

Today is #WVDonorDay, and BMH is showing its support for organ, eye, and tissue donation. Did you know... - Every 10 minutes, another patient is added to the national organ transplant, 500 of which are West Virginians - 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives - 1 organ donor can restore sight to 2 people - 1 organ donor can heal the lives of more than 75 people We want YOU to be part of this incredible movement supporting organ donation. Together, we can make a significant difference by spreading the word and encouraging our loved ones—family, friends, neighbors, even coworkers—to sign up as organ donors. Learn how you can get involved and decrease the number of patients currently on the national transplant waiting list. Visit: https://lnkd.in/dywmxZz Register now to be an organ donor: donatelifewv.org/register #WVDonorDay #donatelife #DonateLifeWV #BMHWV #BooneMemorialHealth #BringingMedicineHome #ChooseBoone