Following the first successful organ transplant in 1954, this procedure has become increasingly prevalent as it has revolutionised the treatment of end-stage organ failure. Nevertheless, organ shortage remains a critical problem which could potentially be overcome with xenotransplantation, regarded a promising alternative approach. In this podcast, we’ll talk about the transplantation of animal derived organs and cells into humans. A medical procedure known as xenotransplantation that could open the door to a renewable source of desperately needed organs.

EPRS STOA podcast - What if xenotransplantation made up for the shortage of organ donation?

Organ donation and transplantation saves lives… thousands of lives! And while some countries have seen encouraging increases in donation rates, in others transplantation rates have been stagnating or even decreasing…Responsibility for heath policies lies primarily with the Member States, but how can the EU bolster cooperation to save even more lives?

EPRS policy podcast - Organ donation and transplantation: Facts, figures and European Union action

During the plenary session (17/05/2010 to 23/05/2010) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on organ donation and transplantation with the Commission and the Council.

Organ donation and transplantation: extracts from the Commission and Council statements

Trinidad JIMENEZ, Spanish Health Minister, speaks about organ donation and transplantation, during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Organ donation and transplantation: statement by Trinidad JIMENEZ, Spanish Health Minister

During the plenary session (17/05/2010 au 23/05/2010) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on organ donation and transplantation.

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