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European Day for Organ Donation & Transplantation
22 October 2011
Venue: Geneva, Switzerland
EDQM Media Kit
The EDQM, Council of Europe has developed an information kit, which is available to all European countries to promote organ donation. The kit comprises of posters, brochures, stickers and other promotional gadgets, which can all be adapted to meet local needs.
For more information, please contact the Public Relations Division via the EDQM HelpDesk.
The Council of Europe celebrates European Day for Organ Donation & Transplantation (EODD)
This year, Switzerland hosted this event, which took place in Geneva on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
The need for organ transplants is increasing worldwide. The ongoing lack of available organs has resulted in an increase in the number of patients on the waiting list. In the European Union (EU) alone, 50,000 people are waiting for organ donations. Each day, on average, 12 people die while waiting for a transplant.
The idea behind this Day, initiated by the Council of Europe, is to help a different member state each year to encourage debate and provide information on organ donation and transplantation, legal and medical measures so that each person can decide on donation and make their wishes known to their family.
It is about helping member states to promote organ donation and transplantation, and mobilise hospitals and professionals on the identification of potential donors. It is also an opportunity to honour all organ donors and their families and to thank transplantation professionals throughout Europe whose hard work helps saving lives and improving the quality of life of many people.
Conference & Exhibition
On 22 October, a conference was organised on organ donation and transplantation. The programme covered a wide variety of topics from how to organise an efficient system of organ donation to the guiding principles on good practice of organ donation and transplantation.
The conference provided a platform for nurses, physicians, doctors, and all other organs procurement personnel from across Europe to exchange ideas and identify new strategies to promote organ donation through improved coordination of international activities and cooperation.
Introduction to the EODD (French)
“A Gift for Life” Gala Football Match
A football match, with some of soccer’s great legends and famous personalities, was organised in support of organ donation. The match was organised in collaboration with the Association "Footballeurs sans Frontières".
Video
NEW: The Council of Europe, EDQM promotes organ donation, Strasbourg, October 2011
Additional Information & Documentation
Organ Donation Brochure (English - PDF file)
Organ Donation Brochure (Russian - PDF file)
Organ Donation Poster (English - PDF file)
Organ Donation Poster (Georgian - PDF file)
Organ Donation Postcard (English - PDF file)
Organ Donation Sticker (English - PDF file)
Organ Transplantation Activities Factsheet
Related links
European Transplant Coordinators Organization (ETCO)
International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP)
The Transplantation Society (TTS)
Fairtransplant - A gift for life
Developing Guidelines for the Organization of a European Donation Day
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