79th WHA Individual Statements
12.4 UHC: Increasing availability, ethical access and oversight of transplantation of human cells, tissues and organs
Honorable Chair, distinguished delegates:
The Transplantation Society (TTS) strongly endorses the Global Strategy on Donation and Transplantation. To achieve the 2035 targets for UHC, we urge Member States to move from advocacy to institutional implementation through:
National/Collaborative Regional Self-Sufficiency: Establish regulated live and deceased donation programs. This is the only ethical defence against "transplant tourism" and the exploitation of the vulnerable.
Governance and Oversight: Identify National Regulatory Authorities within the Ministry of Health to oversee the entire clinical chain—from organ donation to the full spectrum of human cell, tissue and organ transplantation.
Data & Vigilance: Implement standardized global biovigilance and mandatory transplant activity and outcomes reporting and provide lifelong follow-up for living donors to ensure transparency and maintain public trust.
Transplantation is a high-impact, essential component of modern health systems. TTS stands ready to provide the technical expertise needed to translate this Strategy into national law and clinical excellence.
Thank you.