Nigeria, March 7 -- The Nigerian government has launched new standards and guidelines for the establishment and coordination of organ and tissue transplantation services in the country.

The new guidelines aim to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to international best practices.

The document, which was validated on 13 November 2024, was officially launched by the Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Salako, at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.

Mr Salako described the initiative as a major milestone in enhancing organ donation and transplantation in Nigeria, emphasising that it provides a second chance for individuals suffering from end-stage organ failure.

"Today, we ar...