# Vietnam organ donation policy and registration issues

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-organ-donation-policy-and-registration-issues
> Updated: 2026-10-31T03:02:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-organ-donation-coordination-center-suspends-online-registration

### 2026-10-25: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-childrens-hospital-in-vietnam-expands-pediatric-organ-transplant-capabilities

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