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Türkiye has entered a digital era in organ donation. Citizens can now register as donors via e-Devlet and e-Nabız. This development aims to increase the number of donors and bring hope to thousands of patients on waiting lists. Prof. Işık stressed that organ donation is “more than a good deed; it is a life-saving responsibility.”

“Organ donation is the only hope for patients who have no other treatment option”

Noting that transplantation is the sole remedy for certain irreversible diseases, he said: “Organ donation is not merely an act of sacrifice; it is the only hope for patients who cannot be treated otherwise.” He added that the digital declaration system streamlines the process: “With a single click via e-Devlet and e-Nabız, our citizens can become donors. This system both speeds up the process and safeguards donor intent.”

“The new regulation is ethical, transparent, and life-saving”

Recalling that the regulation which took effect on 26 September 2025 makes donor intent primary, Prof. Işık said: “Under the new law, the donor’s will is valid regardless of relatives’ opinions. This is an ethical and transparent step. A decision made by a person’s free will is now fully protected.”

“One signature, one life”

Prof. Işık emphasized that digitalization is a major opportunity for awareness: “A single signature can now bring hope to thousands of lives. A process that takes seconds on e-Devlet can get a child’s heart, a mother’s kidney, or a father’s liver working again.” He underlined the importance of openly discussing donation within the family.

“We must increase deceased donation”

Türkiye ranks among Europe’s leaders in transplants from living donors, yet deceased donation remains low. “Many patients can hold on to life thanks to a donor with brain death, for example after a traffic accident. The digital declaration system is a historic opportunity for our country,” he said.

Türkiye and global figures

According to the Ministry of Health, as of 2025 more than 33,000 patients in Türkiye are waiting for organ transplants, and the total number of transplants performed has exceeded 74,000. WHO data show that in 2023 over 172,000 organ transplants were performed worldwide—an increase of about 10% year-on-year.

“Organ donation is the noblest gift that sustains life”

“Today’s digital step is not merely a technological novelty; it reflects the value placed on human life. I invite every citizen to become an organ donor,” Prof. Dr. Burak Işık concluded.

How to become a donor?

“On the e-Devlet portal, open the ‘Organ ve Doku Bağışı Sorgulama ve İptali’ service to create your declaration.

Record your organ donation will via e-Nabız.

If you prefer, you can fill out a form at provincial health directorates and hospitals to obtain a donor card.”