More than 450 relatives of organ donors declined permission to donate as they were unsure of their relatives’ wishes in 2018. If you wish to become an organ donor, go to the end of this article for the link you need to apply. If you already are an organ donor, make sure your relatives know about your wishes!
Transplantation of organs, tissues and cells has immense potential to save and improve lives. One organ donor can save up to eight lives. The Human Organs, Tissues and Cells Donation Act, state that, any person who has attained the age of sixteen may register his/her wish to donate or not to donate his/her organs after death.
The National Organ Donor Register is available for all residents of Malta who would like to register his/her wish in this regard. For those who haven’t done so already, you can register for organ donation through here: Organ Donation
Important Links
Organ Donation Act
Human Organs, Tissues and Cell Donation Act Chapter 558
Data Protection and Record Retention Policy
Data Protection Act Chapter 440
Data Protection and Record Retention Policy in English
e-ID Information
Downloadable Forms
Contact Information
Address:
The National Human Organ and Tissues Donation Register
Department for Health Regulation
Healthcare Standards Directorate
Health Services Building
St Luke’s Square
G’Mangia PTA1010
Contact Numbers:
(+356) 2595 3324
(+356) 2595 3326
(+356) 2595 3343
(+356) 2595 3323
(+356) 2595 3322
Email Address:
