Which act is primarily concerned with organ donation?

Which act is primarily concerned with organ donation?

• A. RA 7170
• B. RA 9288
• C. PD 856
• D. RA 9003

Answer: (A)

Organ donation is governed by Republic Act No. 7170, the Organ Donation Act. This law creates the framework for organ and tissue donation and transplantation, covering definitions, consent processes, and the regulatory oversight of procurement and transplantation activities. It also prohibits the commercialization or trafficking of organs and sets protections to ensure ethical practice and fair treatment of both donors and recipients, typically through accreditation and oversight of procurement and transplant facilities. The other laws mentioned address unrelated public health areas—newborn screening, sanitation standards, and solid waste management—so they are not primarily about organ donation.

Organ donation is governed by Republic Act No. 7170, the Organ Donation Act. This law creates the framework for organ and tissue donation and transplantation, covering definitions, consent processes, and the regulatory oversight of procurement and transplantation activities. It also prohibits the commercialization or trafficking of organs and sets protections to ensure ethical practice and fair treatment of both donors and recipients, typically through accreditation and oversight of procurement and transplant facilities. The other laws mentioned address unrelated public health areas—newborn screening, sanitation standards, and solid waste management—so they are not primarily about organ donation.