The National Center for Organ Transplantation in Tunisia, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, organized an awareness and study day on organ donation in Nablus on October 1, 2026. The event, themed "Donor Identification Card," took place at the Nablus Governorate headquarters starting at 8:30 am. The day's program included several scientific and awareness-raising interventions by specialists and officials.
The event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Nablus Governor Hanaa Chouchani, Director-General of the National Center for Organ Transplantation, Jalal Eddine Al-Ziadi, and Nablus Regional Health Director, Dr. Sami Boudouara. The study day's supervisor, Dr. Bassem Trabelsi, also participated in the event. The program featured a range of topics related to organ donation and transplantation in Tunisia.
One of the key presentations was delivered by Dr. Mohamed Hedi Fqarawi, National Coordinator of the National Center for Organ Transplantation, who reviewed the process of organ removal and transplantation in Tunisia. Another presentation was given by Khaloud El-Hajouji, Coordinator of the National Center for Organ Transplantation in Nablus, on the center's activities and tissue transplantation in the region.
The event also included a presentation on the "Donor Identification Card," its objectives, benefits, and mechanisms for obtaining it, delivered by Majda Al-Hijri, representing the Scientific and Technical Police Department. Additionally, live testimonials from participants and previous experiences were shared, and a discussion on the legal and medical guarantees for organ removal and transplantation was held.
Dr. Khaled Bashir, head of the Forensic Medicine Department at Taher Al-Maamouri Hospital in Nablus, presented a paper on the legal and medical guarantees for organ removal and transplantation. Another presentation focused on the religious aspects of organ donation. The awareness day aimed to educate the public about the importance of organ donation and the role of the donor identification card.
The National Center for Organ Transplantation's efforts to promote organ donation in Tunisia are ongoing. The center collaborates with various government agencies and health institutions to raise awareness about the need for organ donation and to encourage citizens to register as donors. The introduction of the donor identification card is part of these efforts.
The event concluded with a renewed call for organ donation and an emphasis on the importance of registering as a donor. The organizers expressed their hope that such events would contribute to increasing awareness and promoting a culture of organ donation in Tunisia.
Key points
- The National Center for Organ Transplantation in Tunisia organized an awareness day in Nablus to promote organ donation and introduce the "donor identification card".
- The event featured several presentations on organ donation and transplantation, including the process of organ removal and transplantation in Tunisia.
- The center's efforts aim to educate the public about the importance of organ donation and encourage citizens to register as donors.
