The Donation and Transplantation Institute (DTI Foundation) continues to strengthen its commitment to advancing organ donation and transplantation systems worldwide through international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building initiatives. As part of this ongoing mission, DTI Foundation’s International Cooperation team recently traveled to Jamaica to support the development and strengthening of the country’s donation and transplantation framework through collaborative engagement with local stakeholders and healthcare professionals.

Representing DTI Foundation, Dr. Mauricio Galvão and Maria Barros met with key partners to continue discussions on strategic priorities for the advancement of organ donation and transplantation in Jamaica. The visit focused on fostering collaboration, sharing international best practices, and identifying opportunities for training and professional development that align with the specific needs and healthcare priorities of the country. Through these efforts, DTI Foundation seeks to contribute to sustainable and locally driven improvements that can enhance access to transplantation services and ultimately save more lives.

The delegation also included Dr. Belén Garcès Jimeno, intensive care physician and transplant coordinator at Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol and DTI expert. Her participation brought valuable clinical expertise and practical experience in donor coordination and transplantation, enriching discussions with healthcare professionals and decision-makers. The exchange of technical knowledge and real-world experience remains a cornerstone of DTI Foundation’s approach to international cooperation, helping countries adapt successful models to their own healthcare contexts.

During the visit, the team had the opportunity to meet with Mr. José María Fernández López de Turiso, Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, and Mr. Javier San Román, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Spain. The meeting highlighted the important role that diplomatic and institutional partnerships play in supporting healthcare development initiatives and strengthening international collaboration. Such relationships help create opportunities for long-term cooperation, facilitating dialogue between governments, healthcare institutions, and technical experts working toward common goals.

At DTI Foundation, we believe that strong partnerships, shared expertise, and sustained collaboration are essential to building effective and resilient organ donation and transplantation systems. Through ongoing cooperation projects in countries around the world, we remain committed to supporting healthcare professionals, institutions, and governments in their efforts to improve donation practices, expand transplantation opportunities, and ultimately provide better health outcomes for patients in need.