Organ donation awareness initiatives in France and North-Af

Organ donation awareness initiatives have been launched across several countries to mark international and national donation days.

In France, efforts to mark World Organ Donation and Transplantation Day focus on encouraging citizens to discuss donation preferences with family members. While France operates under a presumption of donation for all adults, medical teams frequently encounter opposition from grieving relatives. To address the fact that relatives oppose donation in approximately 40% of cases due to a lack of prior discussion, the AMFE has introduced new tools, such as illustrated cards, to facilitate these conversations.

In North Africa, similar regional campaigns have commenced. In Fez, Morocco, the ‘I am a donor’ campaign utilizes theatrical performances and medical discussions to educate the public on the legal and humanitarian aspects of transplantation. In Ben Arous, Tunisia, the theme ‘Your gift is life, your donation is hope’ was used to mark National Organ Donation Day through health workshops and screenings. Tunisian officials highlighted advancements in transplant medicine and the importance of specialized medical teams in the country’s progress.