The Federal Ministry of Health, through its Tertiary Health Institutions Standards Committee, is taking significant steps to enhance healthcare standards in Nigeria by finalizing new guidelines for organ transplant and harvesting practices.

Medical and legal experts, along with security agencies, regulatory bodies, and media representatives, are currently gathered in Abuja to draft a comprehensive document aimed at regulating organ transplants for patients suffering from end-stage organ failure. This document will set strict standards to ensure that patients receive safe, ethical treatment and that all parties’ rights and interests are protected.

According to Salwa Khalil Ibrahim, the initiative addresses a critical need in Nigeria’s healthcare system by aiming to protect vulnerable populations from potential exploitation in the organ transplant process. Once finalized, the guidelines will seek approval from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare and will require the endorsement of the President before being implemented.

Experts believe this document will help regulate organ donation and transplant practices across the country, creating a safer and more transparent system that prioritizes patient care and ethical standards.