Egyptians still hesitant on organ donation
An Egyptian writer's call for organ donation has reignited debate in Egypt, where a 10-year-old law regulating the procedure has yet to be implemented.
CAIRO — Egyptian writer Khaled Montaser used his Oct. 1 book signing to call on intellectuals, artists, and influential figures to help raise awareness of organ donation. He urged them to register as organ donors to encourage citizens to follow suit.
Montaser also called for adding donor status to driver's licenses.
A number of artists and writers responded. Actress Elham Shaheen announced during the event that she is willing to donate her organs after her death.
The messages reignited the debate on Egypt's Organ Transplant Law No. 5 of 2010. Article 8 of the law allows the transplantation of an organ from the body of a deceased person to a living person if the deceased consented in a documented will.
