Gender bias organ donation: Sometimes the distance between life and death is just a healthy organ. In such a situation, organ donation is the biggest gift to save someone’s life. But do you know that women in India, whether they are donors or receivers, often do not get priority? Recently, a report by the National Ang and Tissue Transplantation Organization (NOTTO) has brought out this shocking truth.
Let me tell you, this report not only surprised the data, but also told how there is inequality in this process with women. However, this should not happen.
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Shocking figures
- The report of the NOTTO states that it has been recommended to prioritize female patients and relatives of deceased donors as beneficiaries.
- The number of men in those who receive organs is much more than that of women.
- In many cases there are more women donors, but they do not get priority as a receiver.
- Lack of social, economic and awareness is the main reason for this inequality.
Why do women not get priority?
- Social mindset – In many families, the health of men is given priority, which delays women’s treatment and organ transplantation.
- Economic reasons – Many times the family chooses a male member to spend expensive transplant.
- Lack of awareness-In rural and semi-urban areas, women know less about organ donation and its rights.
- Low access to health facilities – Women are unable to complete timely investigation and listing process.
What was said in the report of Notto
- Priority should be given to women patients in the list of organ transplantation
- Women beneficiaries get priority among relatives of deceased donors
- Transparency and equal opportunities should be ensured in organ donation process
- Women should be informed about their rights and process by running awareness campaign
Why is transparency and equality necessary in organ donation?
Organ donation is not just a medical process, but the biggest form of humanity. If there will be discrimination on the basis of gender, then not only morality, but also the ability to save life will be affected. It is necessary to give women a chance to equalize.
- Health related equality can come in society
- Confidence and participation in organ donation increased
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