What unique identifier is being assigned to all cases of organ transplants in India

All cases of organ transplants, whether from living or deceased donor, to be given unique NOTTO-ID
  • All cases of organ transplants in India are being assigned a unique identifier known as NOTTO-ID by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO).
  • This unique identifier is assigned to both living and deceased donor organ transplant cases.
  • NOTTO-ID helps in maintaining a centralized database of organ transplant cases across the country.
  • It enables tracking and monitoring of organ transplants, ensuring transparency and accountability in the process.
  • Having a unique identifier for each transplant case also helps in preventing illegal or unethical practices related to organ donation and transplantation.
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