DTI Foundation is very proud to take part in the second edition of ODISSeA (Organ Donation Innovative Strategies in Southeast Asia) postgraduate program in University of Santo Tomas (Philippines). This project was possible thanks to the Erasmus+ program of the European Commission.

It is an important milestone in our field, as organ donation has been included in the medical university curriculum. It is crucial that young healthcare professionals are familiar with organ donation after death from the start of their careers.

Organ donation rates in Philippines in 2022 compared to 2019 have increased by more than 100%. The majority of the referrals came from hospitals where graduates from the first batch of UST ODISSeA are working.

This postgraduate program is mainly focused in theoretical and practical contents on deceased and living organ donation, but also includes awareness events among the university and hospital staff to spread the word on why organ donation is important and how does organ donation work.

ICU set up for the 2nd local seminar