Organ donation is a noble and altruistic act, since it implies helping a person, giving them the opportunity to recover their health and obtain a new opportunity for life. Therefore, in the World Organ and Tissue Transplant Dayit is important to commemorate all those people who do it or feel interested in doing it.
In Peru, organ transplantation is not very common, since we present very low numbers in terms of organ donation compared to other nations in Latin America and the world. In recent years, according to figures from the Official Gazette El Peruano, there have been two donors per million inhabitantswhile Uruguay, Spain and the United States present 22, 49 and 36, respectively.
What organs can be donated?
According to the MedlinePlus portal of the US National Library of Medicine (NLM), it describes organ donation as the taking healthy organs and tissues to be transferred to others. The specialists say that the organs of a donor person can save or help up to 50 people.
Organs that can be donated include:
- Internal organs: kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, lungs
- Fur
- Bone and bone marrow
- Cornea
According to the US portal, most donations are made when the donor has passed awayor, however, some are carried out when he is alive.
It should be noted that donors They can be people of all ages and backgrounds.. In addition, if you are under 18, your parents or her guardian must authorize it and you are older, you must do so by signing documentation.
How to be a donor to Peru?
In Peru, you must call (01) 315 6699 from Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to register the donor’s data.
In addition, the following must be taken into account:
- Request in the Reniec that your wish to be a donor be expressed in the DNI. When renewing the DNI, there will be the option, at no cost.
- Notify the family of the decision to be an organ donor so that, when the time comes, respect that decision and authorize organ donation.
