Celebrating Progress in United Arab Emirates: Recognition of Hayat and the Joint Effort Led by ACIEAU and International Partners
DTI Foundation is proud to celebrate the recent recognition of Hayat, shared publicly by ACIEAU in this post:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/acieau_hayat-donaciaejn-trasplante-activity-7395834352925913088-nuww
We extend our sincere gratitude to ACIEAU for highlighting this achievement and for their continuous leadership in strengthening organ donation and transplantation practices in United Arab Emirates.
This recognition reflects not only Hayat’s dedication, but also the collective effort of local authorities, healthcare teams, ACIEAU and international partners who are working together to build a robust and sustainable donation and transplantation system.
For more than two decades, DTI Foundation has supported countries worldwide in developing ethical, efficient and patient-centred donation and transplantation programs. Our collaboration in Emirates, carried out alongside ACIEAU, is a powerful illustration of how shared expertise, training and strategic guidance can translate into long-term impact.
The progress achieved to date — including professional capacity-building, improved clinical pathways and coordinated advisory support — demonstrates the country’s strong commitment to saving more lives.
We congratulate Hayat on this well-deserved recognition and thank ACIEAU and all professionals involved for their exceptional contribution. DTI Foundation remains fully committed to supporting Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to ensure that every donation opportunity counts.
Together, we are building a legacy of generosity, hope and international cooperation.
🌍 DTI Foundation at the MESOT Congress in Ankara, Turkey
DTI Foundation is proud to be participating in the MESOT Congress, taking place this week in Ankara, Turkey.
Representing DTI Foundation are Dr. Martí Manyalich, Dr. Marco Sacchi, and Sasha Karandashova, who are contributing their expertise and experience to this inspiring international gathering of professionals dedicated to advancing organ donation and transplantation across the Middle East and beyond.
The congress, organized by the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT), brings together experts, health authorities, and professionals from multiple countries to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative strategies aimed at strengthening donation and transplantation systems worldwide.
DTI Foundation reaffirms its commitment to education, collaboration, and the promotion of ethical and sustainable organ donation programs, with the ultimate goal of saving more lives.
We express our gratitude to MESOT and the Turkish transplantation community for their warm hospitality and for providing a platform to continue learning and building partnerships that make a difference globally. 💙
🌍 Ongoing this week in Riyadh: the training program “Drive Excellence in Saudi Arabia: Lead Your Organ Donation Unit.”
Guided by DTI experts Mauricio Galvão, José Luís Escalante Cobo, and Marco Sacchi, this program brings together passionate healthcare professionals from across Saudi Arabia, fostering a rich exchange of expertise and experiences in creating organ donation units.
Through engaging sessions and hands-on activities, participants are strengthening their leadership and technical skills to advance organ donation practices in their hospitals.
A week of learning, collaboration, and shared commitment to saving lives.
COTDF Delegation Visits Spain for Training and Knowledge Exchange in Organ Donation
DTI Foundation had the honour of welcoming a delegation from the Chinese Organ Transplantation Development Foundation (COTDF) to Spain as part of their international cooperation and training programme in organ donation and transplantation.
During their stay, the representatives participated in the Transplant Procurement Management (TPM) course, a globally recognised training designed to strengthen knowledge, skills, and ethical practices in the field of organ donation.
The visit also included institutional activities in Barcelona, such as a guided visit to the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, kindly hosted by Dr. David Paredes, to whom we express our sincere gratitude for his time, availability, and insights.
The delegation also met with the Organització Catalana de Trasplantament (OCATT), accompanied by Sònia Oliveras and Maria Barros from DTI Foundation, who coordinated and supported the visit with professionalism and dedication.
These exchanges reaffirm DTI Foundation’s commitment to global cooperation, capacity building, and the promotion of ethical and sustainable systems for organ donation and transplantation.
DTI Foundation warmly thanks all institutions and professionals involved for their collaboration and shared commitment to advancing transplantation worldwide.
Sharing knowledge beyond borders 🌍
At the invitation of the Yunnan Organ Procurement Organization Alliance, Dr. Martí Manyalich delivered an online lecture at the Honghe Prefecture Human Organ Donation and Transplantation Promotion and Training Conference (Yunnan, China) on October 16th.
We are honored to contribute to the global exchange of knowledge and expertise in organ donation and transplantation — fostering collaboration and inspiring professionals around the world.
🌍30th Edition of the Transplant Procurement Management (TPM): Three Decades of Global Impact
The 30th edition of the Transplant Procurement Management (TPM) course marked a historic milestone for DTI Foundation, gathering professionals from across the world for several unforgettable days of training, collaboration, and inspiration.
Over the years, TPM has become a global reference in the field of organ donation and transplantation education, empowering thousands of healthcare professionals to make a difference in their hospitals, regions, and countries.
This year’s edition celebrated not only three decades of continuous growth but also the passion and commitment of all those who make this mission possible — from professors and coordinators to participants who bring enthusiasm and new perspectives year after year.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to every contributor who helped make this edition a success.
Together, we continue to build a future where organ donation saves more lives every day.
🎥 Watch the video summary and relive the highlights of the 30th TPM edition!
Meeting in Dresden: experience exchange with the DSO
The DTI Foundation team, represented by Dr. Mauricio Galvão and Dr. David Paredes, took part between September 29 and October 1, 2025, in a series of hospital visits in the northeast and eastern regions of Germany, at the invitation of the Deutsche Stiftung Organtransplantation (DSO).
The aim of this mission was to exchange experiences with organ donation coordination teams, thus strengthening mutual learning and international collaboration in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
The visit concluded on September 30 at the University Hospital of Dresden, where the official photograph was taken together with:
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Dr. Sandra Loder
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Sepp Höhne
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Dr. Anne Trabitzsch
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Konrad Pleul
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Prof. Kristian Barlinn
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Dr. Félix Pfeifer
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Dr. Markus Dengl
DTI Foundation would like to sincerely thank the DSO, and especially Dr. Axel Rahmel, Dr. Sandra Loder and Dr. Félix Pfeifer, for their initiative and full support of this visit, which reinforces our shared commitment to saving lives through organ donation and transplantation.
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Success in Barcelona: Phase 3 Graduation of the MODHS-MOT Case Managers Development Program
From September 1 to 5, Barcelona proudly hosted Phase 3 – Preceptorship & Graduation of the MODHS-MOT Case Managers Development Program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This graduation is much more than an academic achievement: it represents a new generation of professionals committed to strengthening the organ donation and transplantation system in Saudi Arabia.
At Donation and Transplantation Institute – DTI Foundation, we firmly believe that training saves lives. Sharing knowledge, building capacities, and fostering international cooperation are key steps toward our mission: ensuring that every patient in need has a second chance.
We thank all participants and partners for making this milestone possible. The journey continues, along with our commitment to the health and lives of patients around the world.
DTI FOUNDATION & SCOT in Tabuk: setting new benchmarks for donation quality
DTI Foundation & SCOT elevate organ donation quality in Tabuk
DTI Foundation continues its strategic partnership with the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) in a multi-year effort to standardize and scale deceased donation systems nationwide. In collaboration with Tabuk Health Cluster, DTI experts joined SCOT delegates to visit King Fahd Specialized Hospital and King Khalid Hospital in Tabuk—conducting thorough hospital audits, implementing quality indicators, and offering structured guidance for in-hospital donation programs.
This initiative builds on previous phases implemented across key centers and is rooted in a comprehensive quality management framework designed to accelerate donor identification and operational excellence.
🚀 Key benefits and outcomes:
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Improved donor detection rates and initial performance gains from pilot sites
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Launch of in‑hospital Organ Donation Units as part of a scalable, sustainable model
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Training and capacity‑building support that empowers local teams to adopt international best practices
🌟 Strategic significance for DTI and SCOT
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Scalable model: Early results show promising potential for expansion across additional hospitals in Saudi Arabia.
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Evidence-based approach: Data-driven results and structured processes demonstrate clear impact.
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Capacity building: Ongoing collaboration supports system-wide improvements aligned with global standards.
🔭 Looking forward
The program is progressing to new stages—scaling tools, training, and monitoring across hospitals aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 healthcare goals. Stay tuned as DTI and SCOT continue working to deliver measurable, nationwide improvements in organ donation quality.
DTI Foundation drives organ donation and transplantation forward from Cairo
From 18 to 20 June 2025, the Tolip Golden Plaza Hotel in Cairo hosted the 4th Congress of the African Society of Transplantation (ASOT), a flagship event for transplant professionals across Africa. DTI Foundation was honoured to participate as a collaborating society, underscoring our commitment to building sustainable donation and transplantation systems on the continent. ccg-eg.org
1. Global expertise, local impact
Dr Chloë Ballesté (Medical Director) and Dr David Paredes (Advisor for Organ Donation and Transplantation) delivered lectures on topics such as the rollout of DCD programmes, hospital workflow optimisation and innovative training frameworks for multidisciplinary teams. Their sessions illustrated how DTI Foundation’s capacity-building model can be tailored to Africa’s diverse healthcare realities.
2. Strategic partnerships
Our experts held bilateral meetings with Congress President Dr Gamal Saadi, Dr May Hassaballa, and delegations from Egypt, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana to explore collaboration opportunities:
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developing national donation plans in Egyptian university hospitals;
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strengthening renal transplant coordination networks in East Africa;
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launching regional mentoring programmes on organ preservation.
3. Looking ahead
DTI Foundation will continue to work hand in hand with ASOT to reinforce technical and regulatory capacity across Africa, united by one mission: saving more lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. A joint training calendar and a best-practice exchange hub between African and European teams will be announced shortly.