But World Organ Donation Day By 2024, it is important to understand that the need and requirement for organs has increased significantly across the world as the number of people with end-stage organ failure is on the rise. According to doctors, both the living and the dead can donate organs and tissues, giving the gift of life to those in need. While living donors can donate a kidney, a part of their liver or even a lung to those who have died, their vital organs such as heart, liver, kidneys and lungs can save lives of everyone. Also, tissues such as corneas, skin and bones can significantly improve the quality of life of many others.

Statistics show that there are over 0.3 million people on the waiting list and about 20 people die every day waiting for an organ donation. Here are some reasons why you should consider becoming an organ donor.

Helps improve quality of life

Doctors say organ transplants help restore functionality and can greatly improve quality of life. For example, corneal transplants restore vision, even if it is not essential for life.

the waiting list is always long

At any given time, there are over 100,000 people waiting for organ donation, and organ donation can help them and save their lives.

You can donate at any age

Doctors say that if you are healthy, many of your organs may be suitable for organ donation. The transplant surgeon evaluates the organs and decides on a case-by-case basis whether they are suitable or not.

Many health conditions do not disqualify you from donating

According to experts, even if some organs are not suitable for transplantation, other tissues and organs can recover. Simply put, disease in one organ does not prevent other organs from being donated.

It’s free

There are no costs directly related to the donation.

Most religions support charity

Most of the world’s major religions — including Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, and most branches of Judaism — view organ donation as the ultimate act of love and generosity to others and actively encourage people to do so in order to save lives.

What are the qualifications required to become an organ donor?

According to doctors, a living organ donor should be:

• in good physical health
• With good mental health, with solid motivation to donate
• Good understanding of the procedure and possible outcomes
• Free volunteer work, without any commercial input or pressure

The transplant hospital provides the necessary testing and counseling to determine these things. In addition, a dedicated team of people with no connection to the potential recipient advocates for your needs and rights throughout the process. They will keep your conversations confidential, and you can change your mind at any time without revealing your reasons to the potential recipient.

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