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CairoScene
19-05-2025
- Health
- CairoScene
200 Saudis Honoured With King Abdulaziz Medal for Organ Donation
Over 540,000 Saudis have pledged posthumous organ donation via Tawakkalna as national transplant rates continue to rise. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has authorised the presentation of the King Abdulaziz Medal of Third Class to 200 Saudi citizens in recognition of their life-saving contributions to organ donation, either during their lifetime or following brain death. The decision reflects a national commitment to advancing organ transplantation and honouring those who play a critical role in saving lives. According to the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT), 1,706 organ donations were carried out in 2024, representing a 4.9% increase from the previous year. Of these, 1,284 were kidney transplants and 422 were liver transplants. The number of deceased donors also grew, with 393 organs transplanted from individuals after brain death—a 12.3% rise compared to 2023. Public participation has also expanded significantly. The number of individuals who registered their intent to donate organs after death through the Tawakkalna app reached 540,346 by the end of 2024. The government continues to encourage citizens to join the donor registry, citing the transformative impact one donor can have on multiple lives. The King Abdulaziz Medal, awarded by royal decree, is one of the Kingdom's highest civilian honours. By bestowing it on organ donors, the Kingdom aims to promote a culture of medical generosity and raise awareness of the importance of posthumous and living organ donation.
Saudi Gazette
17-05-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
King approves awarding King Abdulaziz Medal to 200 citizens for organ donation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the awarding of the King Abdulaziz Medal of Third Class to 200 Saudi men and women for donating one of their major organs, whether from a living or brain-dead person. The King's decision comes in the wake of an increase in the number of organ donors among the Saudi citizens. According to a recent report of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT), a total of 1,706 people had donated their organs during the year in 2024, up 4.9 percent compared to 2023. These included 1,284 kidney transplants and 422 liver transplants. The report revealed that the number of people who expressed, through the Tawakkalna app, their wish to donate their organs after death reached 540,346. Last year, 393 organs were transplanted from deceased donors, and this shows an increase of 12.3 percent.
Saudi Gazette
11-05-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
1,706 people donate their organs to save others in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) revealed that as many as 1,706 people donated their organs during the year in 2024, and this marks an increase of 4.9 percent compared to the previous year of 2023. These included 1,284 kidney transplants and 422 liver transplants. According to a recent report published by SCOT, the number of people who expressed, through the Tawakkalna app, their wish to donate their organs after death reached 540,346. Last year, 393 organs were transplanted from deceased donors, and this shows an increase of 12.3 percent. The report showed that 203 kidney transplants were performed from deceased donors, in addition to 101 liver transplants, 40 heart transplants, 34 lung transplants, 15 pancreas transplants, 67 cornea transplants, and transplant of 7 heart valves. Nineteen people have benefited from the National Kidney Exchange Program among Families since the program's launch at the end of the third quarter of 2024. The same year also witnessed 152 air evacuation for transplant purposes.
Saudi Gazette
30-04-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Transplant Congress discusses scientific advancements and innovations on organ donation and transplantation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Experts and specialists from within the Kingdom and abroad are discussing the latest scientific developments and modern technologies of organ donation and transplantation at the Saudi Transplant Congress, which began in Riyadh on Tuesday. The three-day event is being held under the patronage of Minister of Health and Chairman of the Saudi Health Council Fahad Al-Jalajel. The conference is organized by the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT). The conference aims to enhance awareness about the importance of organ donation and increase participation rates in a way that consolidates the Kingdom's position as a leading nation in this vital field. It reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to developing the donation and organ transplantation domain, in line with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program. The conference will also showcase the latest medical and digital technologies and innovations that enhance the effectiveness and safety of organ transplantation procedures. Additionally, the conference aims to build strategic local and international partnerships, discuss ethical and legal aspects, and develop supportive policies and legislation.
