April 28 is ESOT – European Society for Organ Transplantation Action Day, a day where it calls for enhanced cooperation between EU member states to address inequalities in transplantation

April 28 is ESOT – European Society for Organ Transplantation Action Day. ESOT is calling for enhanced cooperation among EU member states to empower transplant centres in delivering consistent, high-quality transplantation service ahead of the EU elections.

ESOT is looking to drive the following 5 actions in the European Parliament between 2024 and 2029:

1. Prioritise the collection of data regarding procedures and outcomes
2. Strengthen collaboration among EU member states
3. Optimise the role of healthcare professionals 
4. Enhance patient awareness and knowledge
5. Elevate the role of patients and patient advocacy groups in the policymaking process

Read the ESOT Manifesto and its vision on how to transform the transplantation landscape between 2024 and 2029 at this link