Consultant Urologist at the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja, Dr Muftau Bioku, explained the fundamentals of organ transplant and donation. “Organ donation and transplantation are guided strictly by the National Health Act of 2014 (signed by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan). “Organ transplantation is a complex surgical procedure. When applied to organ donation, you will discover that informed consent is required since you must have informed the organ donor about the nature and purpose of the procedure, the risks involved, and other implications. “Any form of payment for organ donation is illegal and prohibited under the law.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 17, 2022 05:43 UTC