ESOT (European Society for Organ Transplantation) was honoured to participate in the Informal Meeting of the National Competent Authorities for Organ Donation and Transplantation. This significant event was hosted by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in Budapest on 10 July 2024. The meeting gathered policymakers and experts to discuss advancements
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New resolution adopted by the World Health Assembly
The World Health Assembly has adopted a resolution titled “Increasing Availability, Ethical Access, and Oversight of Transplantation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Organs.” This resolution emphasises the need to expand transplantation, maximise donations from deceased donors, protect living donors, combat organ trafficking, and address innovation in this field. The resolution is based on the Santander Declaration from the Global Transplant Summit in November 2023.
Gender Inequities in Access to Transplants
The latest issue of Transplant International features a multicentre Spanish study in which sex-related inequities in access to liver transplantation were investigated. Of 14,385 patients analysed, women were less likely to receive a transplant than men and had a longer time on the waiting list. In addition, there was a trend towards a higher risk
In memoriam: Paul McMaster
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof Paul McMaster, the legendary English surgeon who founded the Liver Unit in Birmingham, UK, pioneered liver transplantation in the 70s and 80s working with Sir Roy Calne and was one of the founding fathers of ELITA and a President of ESOT.
Tremor and tacrolimus formulation
In the latest issue of Transplant International, Magali Giral et al. (France) demonstrated that switching from immediate- and prolonged-release tacrolimus to extended-release tacrolimus was associated with a significant positive effect on tremor and SF-12 mental component score. In addition, other neurological symptoms and the physical component score also tended to improve.
Open letter
Ahead of the European Parliament elections in June, we have published an Open Letter directed at the incoming Members of Parliament (MEPs). We are urging for MEPs to champion our recommendations and interventions aimed at fostering equitable access to transplantation across Europe. Explore the letter
New video!
Every day, 11 people die while awaiting a transplant – a concerning figure that we can change. Dive into our new video highlighting the core actions needed from policymakers, health authorities and medical professionals to close the equity gap in transplantation. Watch the video
Join in on the action
As a valued member of our community, we’re calling for your crucial contribution to ESOT Action Day. By sharing your insights and experience across social media, you can add to our collective voice and help drive meaning action in this area. Find out how
ESOT Action Day 2024
Ahead of the EU Elections on 6–9 June 2024, we are looking to the future of transplantation, examining the field through a political lens. Aligning with this objective, our theme for ESOT Action Day this year focuses on spotlighting the necessary actions required to reduce inequalities in transplantation and drive positive change over the course of the
ESOT Action Day!
Join us in the countdown to #ESOTaction Day this Sunday