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Japan Funds Medical Teams for Organ Transplants
28 May
Summary
- Aid aims to reduce transplant cancellations due to staff shortages.
- Institutions get support for internists to aid post-surgery duties.
- Program targets institutions performing multiple organ transplants.
Japan's health ministry is launching a ¥470 million ($2.95 million) aid program for the current fiscal year to support medical institutions conducting a high volume of organ transplants from brain-dead patients. This initiative, adopted by an expert committee, aims to reduce cancellations caused by staff shortages as organ donation rates increase.
Eligible institutions will receive financial aid and system support, enabling internists to handle postsurgery transplant duties. This will lessen the workload on surgeons. Over ten medical institutions are expected to be selected through an open call before the end of March.
The program specifically targets institutions capable of handling complex, multi-organ transplants and employing experienced surgeons. Requirements include the capacity for multiple organ transplants and established operating room protocols. Differentiated requirements will apply to pediatric transplant centers due to long-term care needs.
