Citizens of age 65 and above can also receive an organ from a dead donor. Previously, the ministry had put an age cap of 65 years for receiving organs but now, that has been revised so that the elderly can also register on waiting list. However, one point has been reiterated by officials that the preference will be give to younger recipients but from now on, people above the age of 65 will also be given the opportunity to access this process. Officials also state that younger and healthier people will be given preference because they have more years of life left. Recipients Now Do Not Need To Pay A Fee To Register To increase access to organ transplant, the Health Ministry has also done away with the domicile requirement and fee for registration. "People in need of transplant can go to any hospital in any state and register to receive an organ from a deceased donor," the official said according to reports. Govt Has Done Away With The Age Cap On Organ Recipients There was n...
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