The WHA57.18 Resolution, May 2004, and the recently adopted WHA63.22 Resolution, May 2010, have requested that  global data be collected on the practices, safety, quality, efficacy and epidemiology of transplantations.

The global availability of these data is recognized as a prerequisite for global improvement to demonstrate transparency, equity, compliance and to monitor systems in countries. With such information it is possible to develop and determine the impact of policies and initiatives.

Data collected can be the basis for evaluating the access to transplantation in countries that will seek new approaches on:

  -          the development of deceased donor donation programmes;

  -          quality and safety measures;

  -          vigilance and surveillance systems.

The data provided also help to have an overview of the legal and organizational aspects in very different settings and countries, and will enable the regulating bodies to monitor the activities. 

Source: data are provided by national health authorities in WHO Member States with transplantation programmes.