Nigeria, March 7 -- The federal government has introduced new guidelines for setting up and managing organ and tissue transplant services in the country.

The aim is to ensure proper regulation, promote ethical practices, and align with international medical standards.

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, officially presented the document in Abuja.

The guidelines were finalized on November 13, 2024, after a thorough review process.

The minister described the initiative as a major step toward improving organ donation and transplant procedures in Nigeria.

He noted that organ transplantation gives hope to people with severe organ failure and offers them a second chance at life.

The minister, represented by the Di...