The issue of organ donation and transplantation is an important area of concern in India. This report provides an overview of the current state of organ donation policy in India, highlighting key issues and potential solutions.
Currently, India faces a significant shortage of organs for transplantation, leading to long waiting lists and high mortality rates. Despite the government allocating budgets for organ donation-related initiatives, the country continues to fall behind in comparison to other countries in organ donation rates.
Awareness campaigns have been launched to promote organ donation, but behavioral economics research suggests that awareness alone is not sufficient to drive behavior change. Organ donation systems need to be redesigned to incentivize and encourage donation. In this analysis, we note that a tailored version of the "mandated consent" system of organ donation may work best for the Indian context.
Embedded inequities in organ transplantation systems in India, particularly in renal transplants, highlight the need for policy interventions to ensure fair and equitable access to organs.
Further, we note that the potential for blockchain technology to transform organ donation is significant. Blockchain could help increase transparency, reduce fraud, and improve the efficiency of organ allocation and transplantation.
Country examples of successful organ donation policies, such as those implemented in Spain, the United Kingdon, Brazil, and Belgium, can provide valuable insights for India to develop a unique organ donation model.
It is time for India to adopt a unique organ donation model that incorporates best practices from around the world and addresses the specific challenges facing the country. This model must be designed with a focus on the incentivizing donation, improving transparency and efficiency, and promoting equity in access to organs.
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