Kidneys, liver, heart, lungs... while transplantation medicine is
constantly developing, 70,000 people in the EU alone are still on
waiting lists for a transplant, making the lack of organs the main
obstacle to transplant medicine. In 2014, 12 people every day died, 12
people died because of the lack of available organs.
The Council of Europe is working tirelessly to promote the ethical
aspects, such as the respect of donors and receivers, and the
non-commercialisation of human organs, tissues and cells.
The idea behind this Day, initiated by the Council of Europe, is to
help a different member state each year to encourage debate and provide
information on organ donation and transplantation, legal and medical
measures so that each person can decide on donation and make their
wishes known to their family.
It is about helping member states to promote organ donation and
transplantation, and mobilise hospitals and professionals on the
identification of potential donors. It is also an opportunity to honour
all organ donors and their families and to thank transplantation
professionals throughout Europe whose hard work helps saving lives and
improving the quality of life of many people.
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