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Organ donation program
Organ donation is a noble humanitarian act that embodies the highest meanings of giving. It grants others new hope in life and enhances its quality in a bright image of community solidarity. Through it, an individual donates their organs to save the life of another person in need, including cancer patients, those suffering from heart diseases, lung failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney failure, and more.
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Stories of “Waman Ahyaha”
New hope
Sayed Hussain Alalawi
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Donation Story
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Mahmood
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Ali Bader
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Donation Story
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Eman Haqiqi
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Donation Story
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Suha Ali
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Donation Story
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Yahya Ali
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Donation Story
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Mohammed Fakhro
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Donation Story
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Ruqaya Hassan
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Breif about the program
The National Program for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, "Whomsoever Saves a Life,"
offers every individual, both citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain, who are 21 years old and above,
the opportunity to express their desire to donate organs either during their lifetime or after their death. This can be done through
the "Whomsoever Saves a Life" organ donation platform, which has been established on the official website of the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Through this platform, eligible and willing individuals can follow a series of steps to participate in this program, which is a national system aimed at enhancing efforts in organ and tissue donation and transplantation according to the highest global standards and practices in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region. The goal is to save lives, continue improving the health and safety of the community, and enhance the quality of life.
Through this platform, eligible and willing individuals can follow a series of steps to participate in this program, which is a national system aimed at enhancing efforts in organ and tissue donation and transplantation according to the highest global standards and practices in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region. The goal is to save lives, continue improving the health and safety of the community, and enhance the quality of life.
Questions and Answers About the National Program for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation: " Waman Ahyaha "
The program is a national initiative aimed at promoting organ and tissue donation and transplantation efforts in the Kingdom of Bahrain,
following the highest global standards. It coordinates with local and international partners to save lives, enhance public health, and improve the quality of life.
It is a process in which an organ or part of it is removed from a living or deceased person to be transplanted into another person.
- The donor must be at least 21 years old.
- The donor must have full legal capacity.
- The donor must express their desire to donate, either during their lifetime or posthumously.
Organ donation is a heroic act that embodies profound humanitarian values and provides a new lease on life. It is not just a gift but one of the greatest forms of generosity to others.
The Kingdom of Bahrain permits organ and tissue donation and transplantation under the provisions of Decree-Law No. (16) of 1998 on Organ and Tissue Transplantation. The law encourages overcoming obstacles to donation.
Organ donation is one of the most significant medical advancements and involves two types of donors:
- Living donor: A person who donates an organ or part of it while alive.
- Posthumous donor: A person who wishes to donate their organs after death.
- The donor must have full willingness and consent.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be physically healthy and mentally stable.
- Must not be addicted to drugs, harmful medications, or alcohol.
- Organ removal should not lead to the donor's death or incapacitation.
Log in using your eKey.
Select the type of donation (living donor/posthumous donor).
Fill out the application form.
Enter your contact details.
Sign the consent electronically.
Download the certificate of willingness to participate in the organ donation program.
Select the type of donation (living donor/posthumous donor).
Fill out the application form.
Enter your contact details.
Sign the consent electronically.
Download the certificate of willingness to participate in the organ donation program.
The " Waman Ahyaha " platform is available on the official website of Bahrain's Ministry of Health. Steps include:
- Accessing the platform via the link
- Logging in with your eKey.
- Completing the electronic form.
- Providing electronic consent and approval.
- Submitting the application.
- A specialist will contact the applicant to follow up on the required procedures.
After completing the registration process on the platform, a certificate of participation in organ donation will be issued and can be downloaded.
Yes, you can withdraw through the same registration link. A new option will appear for withdrawal. You will need to answer a few questions before completing the withdrawal process.
- Allah says: "And whoever saves one [life] - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely" (Qur'an 5:32).
- One organ donor can save up to 8 lives.
- Every hour, someone is added to the organ transplant waiting list.
- The number of actual donors is low, and the waiting list is long.
- Organ donation is a selfless act and can be considered an ongoing charity.
No, there is no harm to the donor’s health after the donation. Donors can lead a normal life.
The process is supervised by a specialized medical team experienced in such operations.
Yes, it is governed by Decree-Law No. (16) of 1998 on Organ and Tissue Transplantation and its Executive Regulation No. (33) of 2024.
No, donors do not bear any financial costs for organ donation procedures.