UAE Transplant Congress: Health Insurance to Cover Transplantation Surgeries Soon
Dr. Ali Abdel Karim Al Obaidli, Chairman of the National Organ Donation and Transplantation Committee in the UAE, announced that health insurance will cover organ donation and transplantation surgeries soon.
Speaking at the opening of the annual UAE Transplant Congress 2024 in Dubai, Al Obaidli said:
“This step will ease the financial burden of such procedures”
He also mentioned that “altruistic donation,” referring to organ donation between unrelated individuals for humanitarian purposes, will also be gradually implemented in the near future.
Al Obaidli explained that health insurance coverage for organ donation and transplantation surgeries will contribute to increasing the number of transplant procedures in the country.
It will also reduce waiting lists, which currently include thousands of patients in need of transplants.
Developing regulations and procedures that guarantee the safety and rights of all parties involved.
He pointed out that the National Organ Donation and Transplantation Committee is currently studying international best practices in altruistic donation.
As it aims at developing regulations and procedures that guarantee the safety and rights of all parties involved.
This announcement came during the UAE Transplant Congress 2024.
Which is organized by Abu Dhabi Center for Medical Ethics and Dubai Center for Medical Ethics.
And also in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates.
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More than 8,000 experts and specialists from around the world are participating in the conference to discuss the latest advancements in organ donation and transplantation.
And also to strengthen international cooperation in this crucial field.
The conference themes include addressing the challenges and opportunities related to living and deceased organ donation.
Such as strategies to increase donation rates and discussing the accompanying legal and ethical considerations.
Additionally, the conference aims to enhance collaboration between healthcare professionals, governmental institutions, and community organizations.
While showcasing the experiences of various countries in this field.
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