In a move to revolutionise organ donation practices in Kenya, a new Bill, the Human Tissue and Organ Transplantation Bill, 2024, has been introduced in the National Assembly. It also allows family members, such as spouses, parents, or the eldest child, to consent to organ donation on behalf of deceased persons. If passed, the legislation will replace the Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority with a new body, the Kenya Tissue and Organ Transplantation Authority. Organ donation landscape in KenyaUnder the Kenyan Health Act of 2017, kidney donations are permitted for relatives or scientific purposes, following strict guidelines. These cultural attitudes could challenge the acceptance of organ donation.

Source: The Star November 26, 2024 11:40 UTC