PHThe National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in the Philippines reports over 500 patients waiting for organ transplants, highlighting a growing gap between the demand for organs and the availability of donors. Dr. Anthony Russel Villanueva, head of the Human Organ Preservation Effort of NKTI (HOPE-NKTI), noted that the number of deceased organ donors remains stagnant at around 10–12 annually, while the number of dialysis patients increased significantly in 2024, reaching 64,000. Villanueva emphasized the cultural importance of promoting organ donation, noting that in many countries, being an organ donor is seen as a heroic act. He also explained that despite legal provisions allowing individuals to register as donors, family consent is still required for donation to proceed, which can delay the process due to the limited viability window of organs after brain death.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a public health issue, organ donation and transplantation, and presents information from a government-affiliated institution (National Kidney and Transplant Institute). It does not take a clear ideological stance, nor does it favor one side over another in terms of policy or law
