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The global alliance for transplantation.

C G Groth¹, J R Chapman

¹The Transplantation Society, Montreal, Canada. carl.groth@cfss.ki.se

Transplantation Proceedings

|March 22, 2006

Summary

The Global Alliance for Transplantation aims to reduce global disparities in organ transplantation. Key initiatives include data collection, education expansion, and developing professional guidelines for transplantation.

Area of Science:

Organ transplantation science
Global health initiatives

Background:

Significant global disparities exist in organ transplantation activities.
The Transplantation Society recognized the need for a coordinated international effort.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and initiate the Global Alliance for Transplantation.
To address and reduce disparities in global transplantation.

Main Methods:

Initiated consultations with major international scientific societies, governmental organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.
Launched three strategic programs: information collection, education expansion, and guideline development.

Main Results:

Consultations with key stakeholders have been completed over 18 months.

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Three strategic programs are now underway to support the alliance's goals.

Conclusions:

The Global Alliance for Transplantation is established to tackle global inequities.
Strategic programs are in place to advance organ donation and transplantation worldwide.