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Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions
1. Introduction
Organ transplantation is an operation in which organs or parts of them are transferred from one organism to another. This process may be necessary for adults and children, as health may experience unforeseen difficulties.Many diseases can cause organ failure, which leads to the need for transplantation.
In Kazakhstan, 2,475 organ transplants were performed from 2012 to August 2023, the press service of the Ministry of Health reports. Of these, 83.4% were from lifetime donors and 16.6% from posthumous donors%
2. How do I get on the list of those who are waiting for a transplant?
In order to be included in the register of potential recipients of organs or tissues, it is necessary to contact your clinic and undergo a medical examination. This will allow you to be included in the list within the framework of the GOBMP or in the OSMS system.
The decision on the need for organ transplantation is made by a specialized medical group, which consists of various specialists. The composition of the group is determined depending on the nature of the violation of the functions and structures of the patient's body, as well as on the severity of his clinical condition. If the medical team confirms the need for transplantation, the information is sent to the transplant coordinators. The patient is placed on the waiting list and remains there until a compatible organ or tissue is found from a posthumous donor.
Sources:
Order of the Acting Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 30, 2020 No. KR DSM-171/2020
https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V2000021573
Order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 30, 2020 No. KR DSM-226/2020.
https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V2000021717
The decision on the need for organ transplantation is made by a specialized medical group, which consists of various specialists. The composition of the group is determined depending on the nature of the violation of the functions and structures of the patient's body, as well as on the severity of his clinical condition. If the medical team confirms the need for transplantation, the information is sent to the transplant coordinators. The patient is placed on the waiting list and remains there until a compatible organ or tissue is found from a posthumous donor.
Sources:
Order of the Acting Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 30, 2020 No. KR DSM-171/2020
https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V2000021573
Order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 30, 2020 No. KR DSM-226/2020.
https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V2000021717
3. How can I refuse or agree to become a posthumous organ donor in my lifetime?
There are two ways to refuse or agree to become a posthumous organ donor:
When contacting the clinic directly at the
place of attachment.
The responsible person will check the identity documents and the status of the attachment, after which he will provide the appropriate application form (consent or withdrawal of consent/refusal). The completed form is entered into the Register, and the applicant will be given a certificate of registration of the will, signed by the first head and sealed by the PHC organization, within 1 working day
Register your will for posthumous donation
through the e-government web portal
Registration of lifetime refusal or consent to posthumous donation of organs (parts of an organ) and (or) tissues (parts of tissue) for transplantation purposes (you need to insert a hyperlink to the public service)
(https://egov.kz/cms/ru/services/mzsr_132_1)
Sources: In accordance with Article 209 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 07, 2020 No. 360-VI ZRK "On the health of the people and the healthcare system"
https://adilet.zan.kz/eng/docs/K2000000360
4. Who can be an organ donor?
Lifetime donor:
Age: 18 years and older.
Legal capacity.
Genetic connection or tissue compatibility
with the recipient.
A notarized written consent to the removal
of an organ or tissue for transplantation.
Posthumous donor:
Age: 18 years and older.
Irreversible brain death has been
established.
Organs or tissues can be used for
transplantation.
In the absence of a lifetime expression of a person's will, the spouse has the right to declare in writing his disagreement /consent to the removal of his organs for transplantation, and in his (her) absence – one of his close relatives.
The removal of organs (parts of an organ) and (or) tissues (parts of tissue) from a posthumous donor for transplantation is not allowed if, at the time of withdrawal, the medical organization is informed that this person during his lifetime or after his death, other persons specified in part two of this paragraph have expressed their disagreement with the removal its organs (parts of the organ) and (or) tissues (parts of the tissue
Age: 18 years and older.
Legal capacity.
Genetic connection or tissue compatibility
with the recipient.
A notarized written consent to the removal
of an organ or tissue for transplantation.
Posthumous donor:
Age: 18 years and older.
Irreversible brain death has been
established.
Organs or tissues can be used for
transplantation.
In the absence of a lifetime expression of a person's will, the spouse has the right to declare in writing his disagreement /consent to the removal of his organs for transplantation, and in his (her) absence – one of his close relatives.
The removal of organs (parts of an organ) and (or) tissues (parts of tissue) from a posthumous donor for transplantation is not allowed if, at the time of withdrawal, the medical organization is informed that this person during his lifetime or after his death, other persons specified in part two of this paragraph have expressed their disagreement with the removal its organs (parts of the organ) and (or) tissues (parts of the tissue
5. Who can't be an organ donor?
During organ transplantation, it is prohibited:
1) forced removal of human organs;
2) forcing a person to provide his body;
3) purchase and sale of human organs;
4) removal of organs from a lifetime donor or a posthumous donor who is a minor or incapacitated person;
5) removal of organs from a posthumous donor for transplantation to foreigners and stateless persons;
6) removal of organs from persons who, for health reasons, age or other reasons, could not provide information about their identity and whose identity was not established at the time of death;
7) removal of organs from an infected lifetime donor or a posthumous donor for transplantation to the recipient.
Sources: In accordance with Article 209 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 07, 2020 No. 360-VI of the ZRK "On the health of the people and the healthcare system".
Sources: In accordance with Article 209 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 07, 2020 No. 360-VI of the ZRK "On the health of the people and the healthcare system".
1) forced removal of human organs;
2) forcing a person to provide his body;
3) purchase and sale of human organs;
4) removal of organs from a lifetime donor or a posthumous donor who is a minor or incapacitated person;
5) removal of organs from a posthumous donor for transplantation to foreigners and stateless persons;
6) removal of organs from persons who, for health reasons, age or other reasons, could not provide information about their identity and whose identity was not established at the time of death;
7) removal of organs from an infected lifetime donor or a posthumous donor for transplantation to the recipient.
Sources: In accordance with Article 209 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 07, 2020 No. 360-VI of the ZRK "On the health of the people and the healthcare system".
Sources: In accordance with Article 209 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 07, 2020 No. 360-VI of the ZRK "On the health of the people and the healthcare system".
