UAE's Hayat Programme Surpasses 39,000 Organ Donors
The UAE's national organ donation programme, Hayat, has registered over 39,000 donors, enabling both Emiratis and residents to contribute to life-saving transplants by registering via UAE Pass.
The UAE's national organ donation programme, Hayat, has significantly expanded its community of registered donors, now exceeding 39,000 individuals. Launched by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), Hayat, meaning "life" in Arabic, aims to foster organ and tissue donation through a secure, transparent, and regulated process.
Both Emiratis and residents are eligible to register for the programme. The primary method for registration is through the official Hayat programme by logging in using their UAE Pass. While registration officially records a donor's decision, medical specialists will ultimately assess suitability for donation should the situation arise. The registration is securely linked to the individual's Emirates ID within the national registry.
A single deceased organ donor has the potential to save up to eight lives through organ donation and improve many more through tissue donation, which can restore sight, repair damaged tissues, and enhance quality of life. Donated organs may include the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
The programme also facilitates living donation in specific circumstances, such as donating a kidney or a portion of a liver to eligible relatives, in accordance with UAE regulations. Prospective donors are encouraged to discuss their decision with family members, as their involvement is crucial if donation becomes a possibility after death.
Questions, answered
- What is the UAE's official organ donation programme called?
- It is called **Hayat**, which means "life" in Arabic. This programme was launched by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) to manage and encourage organ and tissue donation.
- How many people are currently registered as organ donors in the UAE?
- More than **39,000 people** are currently registered as organ donors through the UAE's Hayat programme.
- Who is eligible to register as an organ donor in the UAE?
- Both **Emiratis and residents** living in the UAE are eligible to register to become organ donors through the official Hayat programme.
- How does one register to become an organ donor in the UAE?
- Individuals can register their decision through the official Hayat programme by **logging in via their UAE Pass** account.
- Which organs can typically be donated through the Hayat programme?
- Commonly donated organs include the **heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and pancreas**. Tissue donation is also possible, helping to restore sight and repair damaged tissues.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.