IRODaT releases preliminary 2024 data: tracking global progress in organ donation and transplantation 🌍
The International Registry in Organ Donation and Transplantation (IRODaT), coordinated by DTI Foundation, has just published its first preliminary data for 2024. These figures offer a valuable early snapshot of the current state of organ donation and transplantation across more than 80 countries.
📈 Why does this matter?
The data collected by IRODaT helps to:
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Understand global trends and emerging challenges
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Highlight success stories and best practices
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Support evidence-based strategies in health policy and clinical care
As a global benchmark, IRODaT empowers healthcare professionals, institutions, and decision-makers to learn from one another and improve outcomes for patients waiting for a life-saving transplant.
“Transparency and collaboration are essential to saving more lives. IRODaT makes this possible by offering a global view based on real data,”
– Dr. Martí Manyalich, President of DTI Foundation
🗓️ The registry is updated regularly throughout the year, providing a dynamic and evolving picture of the field.
🔗 Explore the 2024 preliminary data here: https://www.irodat.org
DTI Foundation strengthens commitment to Organ Donation and Transplantation in Sri Lanka
In alignment with National Organ Donation Day, DTI Foundation has reinforced its dedication to advancing organ donation and transplantation efforts in Sri Lanka, marking four years of collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing the country's transplant system.
A pivotal element of this collaboration was the participation of Dr. Chloë Ballesté, Medical Director of DTI Foundation, in a special interview on the program "At HydePark with Indeewari Amuwatte," broadcasted on Ada Derana. Joined by Dr. Niroshan Seneviratne, a urological and transplant surgeon at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, Dr. Ballesté discussed the global significance of organ donation and its positive impact. This interview, aired on February 22 with a rebroadcast on February 23, served as a crucial platform to raise public awareness about the importance of improving transplant systems.
Furthermore, this week, a team of experts from DTI Foundation, including Dr. Chloë Ballesté and Dr. Brian Álvarez, along with Dr. Pedro Ventura from Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, visited Sri Lanka to continue efforts in strengthening the organ donation and transplantation framework. With support from the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and The Transplantation Society (TTS), the team conducted training sessions and engaged with local healthcare professionals to enhance process efficiency and expand access to transplants in the region.
A significant milestone of this visit was DTI Foundation's involvement in an institutional event with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, emphasizing the political and healthcare commitment to developing a more robust and sustainable organ donation system.
Each initiative, partnership, and training session brings us closer to a future where more individuals have access to life-saving transplants. DTI Foundation remains steadfast in the belief that education, cooperation, and public awareness are essential to saving lives through organ donation.
Training Case Managers for Organ and Tissue Transplants: An International Health Innovation Project
As part of the MODHS-MOT Case Managers Development Program, DTI Foundation has launched an international initiative aimed at transforming the military hospitals of the Saudi Ministry of Defense into centers of excellence for organ and tissue transplants.
This one-year training program began in September 2024 and will run until September 2025. The main focus is to train healthcare professionals (such as nurses and radiology technicians), while also involving non-healthcare professionals, ensuring an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the care of transplant patients.
Currently, the program is in its second phase, which includes specialized sessions on immunological aspects, psychosocial care, patient education, and organ-specific care. These modules are designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of the transplant process, from patient evaluation to postoperative follow-up.
This program is the result of a strategic collaboration between DTI Foundation, the Saudi Ministry of Defense, and Eight Eye of Training, and is aimed at significantly improving the quality of organ transplant care, both in Saudi Arabia and internationally.
The training of Case Managers in this field is essential to improve the coordination and follow-up of transplant patients, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the transplant system. As we advance in this project, our goal remains the same: to continue working to improve organ donation and transplantation globally.
With initiatives like this, DTI Foundation reaffirms its commitment to healthcare education, knowledge exchange, and the continuous improvement of transplant systems worldwide.
A New Era in the Collaboration Between Oman and DTI Foundation for Organ Donation
As part of the collaboration project between the Ministry of Health of Oman and DTI Foundation, a delegation of international organ donation experts recently visited the country to provide consulting to hospitals with the aim of improving organ donation practices. This visit focused on key hospitals such as Medical City for Military and Security Services, Khowla Hospital, and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
A significant breakthrough was achieved this year, as the number of organ donations in Oman doubled compared to 2023, marking a major step forward in organ donation practices. The experts also had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Ahmed bin Salim Al-Mandhari, Secretary General of Health Planning and Regulations, in a meeting that fostered the exchange of experiences and highlighted the improvements made through the National Organ Donation Program.
This progress is complemented by the success of the second edition of the TPM course in Oman, which has concluded with a total of 43 new TPMs trained. Big things are expected to come to Oman in the future, with continuous improvements in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
To continue this growth and collaboration, DTI Foundation has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Health of Oman to ensure ongoing collaboration in the future. The signing ceremony took place during Omani Organ Donation Day, a day that highlighted the shared commitment to strengthen organ donation practices in the Sultanate of Oman.
These actions mark the beginning of a fruitful collaboration between Oman and DTI Foundation, with the common goal of saving lives and improving healthcare systems.
DTI experts visit several hospitals in United Arab Emirates
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Martí Manyalich, President of DTI, and the International Development team, Dr. Chloë Ballesté, Dr. Brian Alvarez and Dr. Richard Pietroski, were in Dubai and in Abu Dhabi.
During their visit, our experts participated in a meeting with the medical director, the head of the intensive care unit, and representatives from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). During this week, our team had the opportunity to meet with experts at Dubai Hospital and Mediclinic City. We greatly appreciate the warm hospitality extended to our team during their stay. The DTI also visited Al-Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital and Cleveland Clinic in Dubai accompanied by representatives from Dubai Health Authority, MOHAP, and Medical Director.
We are working closely with Dr. María Paula Gómez, Medical Director of the National Center for Organ Donation and Transplantation of MOHAP. This was made possible through our collaboration with SEHA, which aims to promote organ donation and transplantation in the UAE.
Their last visits in the United Arab Emirates were Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) and Kings College Hospital London – Dubai, where they attended with Dr. Bo Ericzon, former ESOT president and former head of Scandia Transplant. These medical centers are known nationally for their commitment to innovation. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic is ranked #1 in clinical and medical innovation, and SKMC is home to the first transplant center in the United Arab Emirates. We appreciate the opportunity to work with their teams to improve and evaluate transplant programs at their centers.
Our team's visit to the UAE has provided us with many opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. We are committed to advancing medical science and creating partnerships that benefit healthcare and help save more lives.
