01.07.2024.
Transplantation of organs, tissues, and cells has immense potential to save and improve lives. One organ donor can save up to eight lives, and the same donor can also save or improve the lives of up to 50 people by donating tissues.
The first transplant in Malta was performed more than 30 years ago, and because of the Maltese people’s altruistic culture, several lives were saved, and many others had their quality of life improved to the extent that they became productive and independent once more.
Human Organs, Tissues and Cells Donation Act Chapter 558 states that any person who has attained the age of sixteen may register his/her wish to donate or not to donate his/her organs after death.
This Legislation will boost the supply of organs, increase awareness related to organ/tissue donation and safeguard the wishes of all those who opt to donate or not to donate their organs/tissues after death.
The National Human Organ and Tissues Donation Register is available for all Maltese residents who wish to register their wish to donate or not to donate their organs/tissues after death.
If desired, a donor can specify which organs/tissues are to be donated. The registration form provides for this.
TO REGISTER YOUR WISH REGARDING ORGAN DONATION, YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS:
1. Access the HCSD website at www.organdonation.gov.mt and complete the form online
2. Download an application from the same site or collect an Organ Donation application form from any Health Centre
3. Call the helpline telephone number 2595 3324 or send an email to
organdonation.health@gov.mt, and you will receive a form by post.
Source: https://organdonation.gov.mt/Content/Documents/organ%20donor%20english%20leaflets.pdf
