National Organ Donation and Transplant Committee showcases its experience at the first international conference “DONARTE 2022” in Italy

National Organ Donation and Transplant Committee showcases its experience at the first international conference “DONARTE 2022” in Italy

- A painting by a girl who received a liver transplant at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi won first place in the painting and sculpture category

- The story of 17-year-old Figo, recipient of the Order of Merit from the Emirates Golf Federation, won first place in the category of inspirational short stories for organ donation after death to save the lives of five patients

- The conference included representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Italy, India, Japan, the United States of America, Brazil and Ghana

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: A delegation from the National Organ Donation and Translation Committee was represented at the "DONARTE 2022" international conference in Italy alongside participation from the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and health facilities specialised in organ transplantation. The conference was organised by the University of Messina (UniME) which was established in 1548. During the conference, the delegation showcased the features and capabilities of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s donation centres. The conference was also an opportunity for knowledge exchange with a wide variety of international organisations who were in attendance.

During the conference, patient’s painting won first place in the