You can register as an organ donor by calling the Organ Donor Foundation’s toll-free number at 0800 22 66 11, or by visiting their website.
You can become a donor if you meet the following criteria:
- You are under the age of 70.
- You’re in terrific shape, and
- if you don’t have any pre-existing chronic conditions that might lead to further health difficulties for the recipient (s).
What Does It Take To Become An Organ Donor?
Anyone, of any age, can become an organ donor. Anyone under the age of 18 must have the permission of a parent or guardian. A medical evaluation will be performed to identify which organs can be donated after death.
Are You Automatically Registered As An Organ Donor?
No one is added to a list by default. We will not have any information about you or your choices until you declare your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. We encourage everyone, whether they wish to give or not, to sign up for the NHS Organ Donor Register so that their decision is documented.
What Is The Procedure For Organ Donors In South Africa?
The procedure is easy to follow. Register online or by calling the Organ Donor Foundation at 0800 22 66 11. Then we’ll mail you a little organ donation card to fill out and keep in your wallet. We will also give you a sticker to use on your ID and driver’s license.
Is It Legal To Donate Organs In South Africa?
Human organ sales are banned in South Africa, as they are in most other areas of the globe. The media’s unfavorable and frequently sensationalist portrayal of organ donation, as well as stories of unethical research on the continent, all have an impact on the problem. Mistrust grows from suspicion.
Can Family Members In South Africa Overrule Organ Donation?
If the dead has specified in the Register that they do not want their organs or tissue given, their family are unable to override this choice.
