NOTTO Urges Immediate Compliance on Mandatory Brain Stem Death Reporting to Boost Organ Donation
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has issued a stern reminder to all registered hospitals to submit a monthly proforma on Brain Stem Death cases to the respective State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizations (SOTTOs) for onward transmission to NOTTO by the 7th of each subsequent month. They are also mandated to display the “Required Request Display Boards” in designated areas like ICUs and emergency wards to facilitate compliance with BSD certification and reporting.
NOTTO Issues Urgent Reminder for Mandatory Transplant Data Reporting and Registration
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has issued an urgent reminder to all registered transplant hospitals regarding the mandatory reporting of organ transplantation data and registration on the National Transplant Registry. NOTTO has expressed serious concern over the persistent failure of many registered transplant hospitals to submit daily and monthly data on transplantation activities and to register transplantations on the National Transplant Registry.
Central Government Employees to Receive Extended Leave for Organ Donation
Central Government employees can now avail up to 42 days of Special Casual Leave for organ donation, regardless of the type of organ donated. The leave should ideally be taken in one continuous stretch, starting from the day of hospital admission. However, it can begin up to one week prior to the surgery if recommended by a government-registered medical practitioner.
NOTTO Warns Against Misusing Organ Donation for Misleading Social Media Content
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a notice urging the public to refrain from using the cause of organ and cornea donation for creating misleading or satirical content on social media. NOTTO stressed that organ and cornea donation is a selfless and life-transforming act. Using this sensitive subject for mockery or sarcasm can undermine the courageous decision of donors and their families.
NOTTO Publishes Awareness Leaflet On Organ And Tissue Donation
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), a government body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has published a leaflet to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation in India. It clarifies the difference between living and deceased organ donation, as well as the types of organs and tissues that can be donated.
NOTTO Urges Hospitals to Create Permanent Transplant Coordinator Positions
NOTTO has urged states and hospitals to create permanent positions for transplant coordinators based on their workload by the next financial year. The NOTTO has observed a lack of initiative from states and institutions to create permanent positions for transplant coordinators. Therefore, starting from the next financial year (2025-26), hospitals exceeding the five-year support period under NOTP will no longer receive funding for transplant coordinators.
Kerala High Court Exposes Transplant System Flaws In The State
The Kerala High Court has passed a judgment directing the State Government to constitute Hospital Based Committees and ensure induction of knowledgeable members in transplant committees. It has also stated that the absence of photographs featuring the donor and recipient cannot also be the reason for negativing the donor’s version that he had volunteered to donate his organ out of love and affection.
NOTTO Publishes Organ Transport SOPs – 2024
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has released new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline and expedite the transport of live human organs across the country. The SOPs aim to ensure the safe and efficient transfer of organs for transplantation.
New Hand Transplant Registry System on NOTTO Web Portal
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has announced the registration for hand transplant recipients on its web portal. OTTO has authorized hand transplant centers and hospitals to register hand transplant recipients under the “BONE” category within the tissue section.
Government Enhances Recognition for Deceased Organ Donors and Families
In addition to the funeral assistance, the MoHFW has authorized a felicitation ceremony for deceased organ donors and their families. This involves presenting a shawl, certificate with frame, and flowers to the deceased donor’s family member(s) at the time of donation. The maximum cost per donor is Rs. 1,000.
