The minister of health is soon expected to table the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Tissue Transplant Bill before parliament.
This has been confirmed by the minister of ICT and national Guidance Judith Nabakooba who says it follows recent approval of the bill by cabinet.
Nabakooba, said in a statement that the bill dubbed ‘Uganda Human Organ Donation and Tissue Transplant Bill’ would soon be presented before parliament for approval.
“The bill seeks to establish a legal framework for human organs, cells and tissue transplant in Uganda and also regulate donations and trade in human organs, cells and tissue for safety and security of Ugandans,” Nabakooba said.
The bill seeks to establish a legal framework for human organs, cells and tissue for safety and security of Ugandans.
Non-governmental organizations and civil society argue that there is an increase in illicit human organ trade in Africa, partly because of weak laws and enforcement, poverty and human trafficking.
