SOTTO
MADHYA PRADESH
Beneficiary Oriented Solution - State
Health
Published By: SeMT
The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) is a state-level body designed to coordinate and oversee organ and tissue donation and transplantation activities. SOTTO serves as a crucial link between hospitals, transplant centers, and organ recipients within the state. Its primary goal is to promote ethical organ donation, streamline the organ transplantation process, and improve public awareness about the life-saving potential of organ and tissue donations.
Project Details
Brief Background
In India, organ shortages have been a persistent challenge, resulting in many patients losing their lives while waiting for transplants. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) was established at the central level to address these issues. To ensure efficient organ and tissue donation management at the state level, SOTTO was formed under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, as part of the National Organ Transplant Program (NOTP). SOTTO helps bridge the gap between organ donors and recipients, facilitates the equitable distribution of organs, and implements the national framework at the state level.
Objective
- Facilitate Organ and Tissue Donation: Encourage and streamline the donation process by coordinating between hospitals, donors, and recipients.
- Ensure Ethical Practices: Promote transparency and ethics in organ and tissue donation and transplantation to prevent malpractices.
- Increase Awareness: Raise public awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation, and dispel myths surrounding it.
- Maintain State-Level Registry: Create and maintain a comprehensive database of organ donors, recipients, and transplantation centers in the state.
- Equitable Organ Distribution: Ensure that organs are allocated fairly and transparently based on medical criteria and need.
Benefits
- Increased Organ Donations: By promoting awareness and simplifying the donation process, SOTTO can significantly increase the number of organ donations in the state.
- Improved Transplant Outcomes: A well-coordinated system reduces delays in organ transplants, improving the success rate and patient survival.
- Transparency and Ethics: The establishment of ethical frameworks and standardized protocols ensures fairness and reduces the risk of exploitation in organ transplantation.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: The registry managed by SOTTO provides critical data to improve organ allocation processes and transplant success rates.
- Public Trust: Effective operations and transparent systems build public trust in the organ donation and transplantation process, encouraging more people to become donors.
Implementation Methodology
- Establishing Infrastructure: Set up the necessary administrative, medical, and IT infrastructure to facilitate organ and tissue donation. This includes linking with transplant hospitals, establishing registries, and creating a state-level coordination mechanism.
- Training and Capacity Building: Train healthcare professionals and hospital staff on best practices in organ retrieval, storage, and transplantation. Ensure legal compliance with the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOA).
- Public Awareness Campaigns: Launch statewide campaigns to educate the public about organ donation, address misconceptions, and encourage voluntary donations.
- Collaboration with NOTTO and ROTTO: Coordinate with the National (NOTTO) and Regional Organ Transplant Organizations (ROTTO) to ensure seamless functioning and integration of organ donation protocols across different levels.
- Registry Management and Allocation Protocols: Maintain an up-to-date registry of donors and recipients, ensuring that organs are allocated efficiently based on medical urgency, compatibility, and waiting time. The system ensures fairness and prioritizes critical cases.
- Legal and Ethical Framework: Implement strict ethical guidelines to regulate organ donation and transplantation processes, ensuring that all activities comply with legal requirements and international best practices.
- Continuous Monitoring and Feedback: Regularly monitor transplant outcomes, donation trends, and ethical adherence, using this data to refine policies and improve processes.
Implementing Agency Details
Name of implement agency
MPSEDC
Name of Representative of Agency
Vinay Pandey
Representative Agency Email
vinay.pandey@mp.gov.in
Representative Agency Phone / Mobile
9425180624
