ArticleClinical transplantation and research2024
A 25-year scoping review of the organ donation system in Malaysia: past, present, and future.
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- Barriers and facilitators of deceased organ donation among Pakistanis living globally: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
- Organ Donation Motivators and Demotivators Among Families of Brain-Dead Patients in Southeast Iran: A Qualitative Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Transforming organ donation and transplantation: challenges, innovations, and future directions.Frontiers in transplantation · 2026Review
- Initiating a paediatric living donor liver transplant program in a resource-challenged environment: outcomes and lessons learned.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Article
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Abstract
Organ donation and transplantation are integral components of modern medicine. This scoping review thoroughly explores the historical evolution, current status, and future prospects of organ donation and transplantation in Malaysia. Historically, Malaysia faced significant challenges in establishing a robust organ transplantation system, with various factors hindering organ donation efforts. Currently, Malaysia continues to struggle with stagnant donation rates despite collaborative efforts from various sectors. There is an urgent need to amend the 50-year-old Human Tissue Act to strengthen the legal framework for organ donation and address ethical concerns. Looking to the future, Malaysia could adopt a soft opt-out system and prioritize advancements in organ preservation techniques by exploring new sources of organs through the donation after circulatory death program. Continued efforts are necessary to enhance education programs for professionals and the public, dispelling myths about organ donation and effectively educating on the concepts of brain death. Malaysia strives to create a more accessible future for organ transplantation, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals to reduce the burden of organ failure and improve the population's health and well-being.
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