NOTTO-ID - GOVERNANCE
News: Unique ID must be generated
for organ donation: Centre
What's in the news?
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The Union Health Ministry has recently issued the
directive to eliminate commercial dealing in organs, especially those involving
foreign citizens.
Key takeaways:
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The latest order, issued to all States and Union
Territories, comes following reports of malpractice
and a surge in the number of organ transplants related to foreigners in the
country, the Ministry said.
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It has also called for stricter monitoring of such
transplants by the local authorities.
Key Directives:
1. NOTTO-ID for Both the
Donor and the Recipient:
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All organ transplants, whether from a living or deceased donor, will receive
a unique National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) ID for both
the donor and recipient.
2. Role of the
Hospitals:
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To prevent illegal organ trading, hospitals need to
create this ID using the NOTTO website (www.notto.mohfw.gov.in).
3. Role of State
Government:
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They need to enhance monitoring and stop
malpractices, especially with organ transplants involving foreigners.
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Local authorities should scrutinize more closely.
4. Regular Inspection:
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State authorities have to monitor registered
hospitals performing transplants to ensure quality and proper follow-up for
donors and recipients.
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Any violation of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994 and
its rules will be investigated.
Go back to basics:
National Organ and
Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO):
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It is a National level organisation set up under
the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Established Under - The Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Act 2011.
Functions:
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It would serve as the central hub for coordinating
and connecting nationwide activities related to organ and tissue procurement,
distribution, and donation/transplantation registry in India.
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It lays down
policy guidelines and protocols for various functions.
● It handles the dissemination of information to all concerned organisations, hospitals and individuals.