National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization(NOTTO) Report

Key Points:

• According to NOTTO, 4 out of 5 organ transplant recipients in India are men, indicating a significant gender disparity.
• The year 2022 saw a record high of 16,041 transplant procedures in India.

Societal Concerns

• Perceptions and Fears: Parents of female transplant candidates often worry about the impact on puberty and fertility, but are reassured by information on normal post-transplant life.
• Need for Gender-Neutral Approach: Medical professionals advocate for a gender-neutral approach to transplants, ensuring all individuals in need receive appropriate care.

Why in News:

• Recently, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation released the organ transplant report.
• NOTTO is a National level organization set up under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.