6,000 new certificates were issued with organ donation badge

Katayoun Najafizadeh, head of the Iranian donation Association, told Mehr News Agency: “On the ninth anniversary of the establishment of the Iranian organ donation Association, there were two important events that are a major step towards promoting organ donation culture in the country.”

Implementation of the Insertion of the Organ Donation on ID cards

He added: About four years ago, the decree was approved by the Cabinet, the National Card, the End of Service Card and the insurance cards, but had not been implemented so far. However, with the efforts and follow -up of the Iranian Donation Association and the order of the Road Police Chief, the plan was implemented in a short time.

6,000 certificates were issued with a donation badge without advertising

According to him; In the same short period of time, 6,000 people without extensive information have received their new certificates containing a small red heart symbol as a symbol of organ donation, and this is the first practical step towards promoting and promoting organ donation at the community level.

Najafizadeh continued: On the other hand, the medical system has joined this move; Thus, doctors who wish can insert organ donation on their medical system card; There is also a new plan in collaboration with the medical system, whereby volunteers across the country will visit the needy families for free.

He added that the Iranian Association of Donation, which aimed at promoting public awareness and facilitating legal and cultural trends in the field of organ donation, has always sought to pave the way for public awareness and acceptance on this issue, along with artists, athletes and cultural and medical elders of the country. The association works more wings than government agencies, in the field of culture, assistance for families, and even the infrastructure needed for organ donation, and has played an important role in advancing this humanitarian.

Najafizadeh said at the end: “With these measures, it is hoped that in the near future, organ donation culture will be more and more institutionalized in society and that families can make a conscious and salvation decision for others in difficult moments.” ‌