Improving organ donor risk mapping and traceability
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
A US CDC report on a rare rabies transmission from an organ donor to a recipient has sparked concerns regarding the screening protocols in Kerala's deceased donor organ donation program.
Background
The Kerala Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, currently mandates medical evaluations but lacks a specific mandate for rabies testing. K-SOTTO, a critical care expert organization, has advocated for enhanced donor risk mapping and traceability to ensure patient safety.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyUS Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Agency that reported the rabies transmission case.
- Act / BillKerala Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994: State legislation governing organ donation protocols.
- FactK-SOTTO: A critical care expert organization emphasizing donor risk mapping and traceability.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and regulatory requirements for ensuring safety and traceability in organ transplantation programs in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory gap: Absence of specific mandates for rare zoonotic disease screening in state organ donation acts
- Economic barrier: High operational costs and financial burdens on families hindering equitable access to transplantation
- Trust deficit: Need for robust traceability systems to maintain public confidence in deceased donor programs
Keywords: Traceability · Zoonotic transmission · Regulatory framework · Patient safety · Public trust
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