Organ Donation in Uzbekistan: Achievements and Prospects for Further Development

Exp Clin Transplant. 2020 Jul;18(Suppl 2):54-57. doi: 10.6002/ect.rlgnsymp2020.L8.

Abstract

Here, we describe the current situation regarding organ transplant in Uzbekistan. The legalization of paired-kidney exchange programs for donors with incompatible blood types in Uzbekistan will allow more opportunities for organ donation. The phased implementation of the transplant program with that of deceased-donor organ transplant can be carried out only with the involvement of public, cultural, and religious figures, and not only health professionals, to permanently shift the paradigm in the population.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Donor Selection
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Living Donors / psychology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Needs Assessment
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Tissue and Organ Procurement*
  • Uzbekistan
  • Young Adult