The ISN Supports Groundbreaking Advances in Addressing Transplantation Issues at the 77th World Health Assembly
The @ISBT128 presented at #WHA77 a constituency statement on the Transplantation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Organs, signed by the ISN and key stakeholders. Holistic kidney transplantation care is crucial for saving lives and improving outcomes.
— Int Society of Nephrology (@ISNkidneycare) May 29, 2024
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The ISN attended the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) from May 27 to June 1, 2024. The theme was “All for Health, Health for All.”
At the assembly, Member States adopted a groundbreaking resolution on increasing availability, ethical access and oversight of transplantation of human cells, tissues and organs. This agreement endorses the updated World Health Organization (WHO) guiding principles on human cell, tissue, and organ transplantation.
As a non-State actor in official relations with the WHO, the ISN, alongside other signatories, welcomed the resolution and presented a constituency statement to governments emphasizing the importance of prioritizing cost-effective transplant treatments within national health systems.
The statement highlights the need to:
- Evaluate both patients and donors
- Provide clear information on risks and benefits
- Maintain registries for treatment data collection
- Establish biovigilance systems before considering xenotransplantation support
Transplantation is a life-saving treatment.
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 30, 2024
The resolution aims to introduce measures to prevent and combat trafficking in people for the purpose of organ removal and trafficking in human organs, and to protect victims and survivors of these crimes by strengthening legislative… pic.twitter.com/0yLwWi8W6K
This resolution is expected to be discussed at the January 2026 WHO Executive Board meeting before seeking approval at the 2026 WHA.
The ISN looks forward to working closely with decision-making authorities and partners to develop and support the resolution implementation strategy.
