The College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad organized, on Monday, 23 February 2026, a scientific panel discussion entitled “How Can Organ Trafficking Be Prevented in Kidney Transplantation?” The session was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Hannoun Al-Sudani, Consultant Nephrologist, and was attended by a distinguished group of faculty members, physicians, and healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
The panel addressed the medical, legal, and administrative aspects governing kidney donation procedures, emphasizing that adherence to rigorous scientific standards constitutes the fundamental basis for protecting both donors and recipients and ensuring that transplantation procedures are conducted within clear ethical and humanitarian frameworks. The discussion also examined the current situation of chronic kidney failure in Iraq, its associated health complications, and the principal treatment options available, with kidney transplantation identified as an optimal therapeutic option for medically stable patients.
The discussions further addressed the established procedures for accepting living kidney donors, beginning with comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation, followed by meticulous administrative procedures and, ultimately, compliance with legal regulations designed to prevent any form of exploitation or trafficking in human organs. The speakers stressed the necessity of performing transplantation procedures exclusively at specialized centres under the supervision of qualified medical teams and following the receipt of official approval from the competent central committee.
The panel aimed to enhance public awareness of the importance of kidney donation as a noble humanitarian act that can contribute to saving patients’ lives, while simultaneously emphasizing the strict implementation of medical and legal regulations that safeguard human dignity and protect individuals’ health rights. The initiative reflects the academic institution’s commitment to fulfilling its scientific and humanitarian responsibilities in serving the community.
