Reporting Point Organ Transplant Travel
At the online Reporting Point for Organ Transplant Travel, you report organ transplants of Dutch patients who travel abroad for this purpose.
What is the purpose of this reporting point?
The reporting point is intended to gain insight into foreign transplants of Dutch patients. Why is this important?
- We want to better understand what is happening.
- We want to develop targeted preventive policy where necessary.
- We want to strengthen international cooperation.
- We want to increase the safety of patients and donors.
The reports are analyzed for signs of possible illegal transplants. In this way, the reporting point contributes to combating organ trafficking and improving national and international regulations.
Important:
- Through the online form you indicate that you want to make a report. You will then receive a questionnaire and someone from the NTS will contact you.
- A report containsnonames, citizen service numbers (BSN) or dates of birth of involved persons.
Questions and answers about the reporting point
What is the purpose of the Reporting Point for Organ Transplant Travel, is making a report mandatory, who can make a report and what happens to the report? We answer as many questions as possible on ourfrequently asked questions page.
To the frequently asked questions
Information for waitlist patients
For patients on the waiting list for a transplant, information is also available about organ trafficking and the reporting desk. Here they can find, among other things, an explanation of what organ trafficking is and the risks this entails for the donor and the recipient.
Information for waitlist patients
General questions about reports?
- Send an e-mail to nfp@transplantatiestichting.nl.
- Please note: due to anonymity, you cannot ask questions about specific reports.
Webinar about organ trafficking and the reporting desk
On September 8 at 8:00 PM, there is a webinar for professionals about organ trafficking and the Reporting Desk for Organ Transplant Travel Movements. You will get answers to questions such as: What is organ trafficking? How often does it occur? What should you as a healthcare provider be alert to? How does the NTS reporting desk work?