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Vietnam organ donation policy and registration issues

Overview

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has proposed amendments to the Law on Donation, Collection, and Transplantation of Human Tissues and Organs. The proposal seeks to expand donation eligibility to include individuals under 18 to address shortages in pediatric transplants, such as liver, kidney, and hematopoietic stem cell needs. While the proposal includes regulations to prohibit living donations by minors, some officials have expressed concern regarding the cognitive maturity of minors and potential family pressure.

Separately, the National Organ and Tissue Donation Coordination Center suspended its online registration service to address security concerns. Reports suggested a loophole allowed individuals to register using another person’s name and Citizen Identity Card number due to a lack of identity verification. During the suspension, the center maintained that registration can still be completed in person or via mail.

Entities

Vietnam · Tran Minh Dien · Viet Duc University Hospital · Ministry of Health · National Organ and Tissue Donation Coordination Center

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The National Organ and Tissue Donation Coordination Center suspended online registration to review and improve service quality. afamily.vn · kenh14.vn · thanhnien.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The registration system reportedly allowed users to register using another person's name and Citizen Identity Card (CCCD) number without verification. afamily.vn · kenh14.vn · thanhnien.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The center continues to accept organ donation registration via mail and in person. afamily.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] There are currently 173,821 people registered in the organ donation system. thanhnien.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] There are 50,000 people currently waiting for organ transplants. thanhnien.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Online registration is free and does not require medical examinations or tests. afamily.vn

Timeline

about 12 hours ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Vietnam National Organ Donation Coordination Center suspends online registration
Vietnam's National Organ and Tissue Donation Coordination Center has paused online registration for maintenance following reports of identity verification loopholes in the system.
6 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Vietnam Ministry of Health proposes organ donation for minors
Vietnam's Ministry of Health proposes allowing individuals under 18 to donate organs and tissues to address high pediatric transplant demands, amid debates over child rights and safety.

Sources

afamily.vn · kenh14.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · thuonggiaonline.vn · tienphong.vn