Be it an organ donor or receiver, why do women not get priority? NOTTO's shocking report came out

Gender Bias Organ Donation: According to the NOTTO report, women in India often do not get priority as organ donors or receivers, and know the reason behind this.

Gender Bias Organ Donation: Sometimes the difference 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 in India, women, whether they are donors or receivers, often do not get priority? Recently, a report by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has brought this shocking truth to light.

Let us tell you, this report not only surprised us with the statistics, but also told how women are disparate in this process. However, this should not happen. 

 

 

Shocking statistics

• It is recommended to give priority to female patients and relatives of deceased donors as beneficiaries, the NOTTO report said.
• The number of men receiving organs is much higher than that of women.
• In many cases, there are more female donors, but they do not get priority as receivers.
• Social, economic, and lack of awareness are the main reasons for this inequality. 

Why are women not given priority?

• Social mindset – In many families, priority is given to the health of the man, which leads to a delay in treatment and organ transplantation for women.
• Financial reasons – Sometimes, to bear the cost of an expensive transplant, the family chooses the male member first.
• Lack of awareness – Women in rural and semi-urban areas are less aware of organ donation and its rights.
• Low access to health facilities – Women are unable to complete the screening and listing process on time.

What the NOTTO report said 

• Women patients should be given priority in the organ transplant list
• Women beneficiaries should get priority among the relatives of deceased donors
• Transparency and equal opportunity should be ensured in the organ donation process
• Women should be informed about their rights and procedures by running awareness campaigns

Why is transparency and equality important in organ donation?

Organ donation is not just a medical procedure, but the greatest form of humanity. If there is discrimination on the basis of gender, not only morality but also the ability to save lives will be affected. It is important to give equal opportunity to women. 

• Bringing health equality in society
• Increase trust and participation in organ donation