The World Health Organization (WHO) has opened public consultation (until 31 August 2026) on its first draft global strategy for donation and transplantation of human cells, tissues and organs — following up on WHA resolution 77.4 (2024).
Key points:
- Goal: address global inequality in transplant access, which depends heavily on geography, health system capacity, and referral pathways
- Structure: 3 objectives (availability/access, ethical-legal-regulatory frameworks, quality/safety/outcomes) and 6 strategic directions covering governance, national donation programmes, processing, international cooperation, and R&D investment
- Timeline: final strategy expected to go before the 80th World Health Assembly in 2027, via the WHO Executive Board’s 160th session — making this consultation a real opportunity to shape the document
- What’s needed in feedback: practical feasibility testing across different-resource settings, clearer accountability, adequate attention to tissues/cells (not just solid organs), and stronger emphasis on workforce development as an operational priority
Who should participate
Policy makers, regulators, service developers-providers, professional bodies, clinical and technical experts, scientists and researchers, civil society, including patient groups and advocates, international institutions and other organizations, as well as interested parties
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How to submit feedback
Read the draft global strategy, then use this online form to provide your feedback.
Deadline
The public review will remain open for six weeks, closing on 31 August 2026.
Next steps
Feedback received will be reviewed and incorporated into the final global strategy, which will be presented for adoption at the 80th World Health Assembly (2027), through the Executive Board at its 160th session (January 2027).