Child Organ Allocation Advocacy: An International Initiative

Reviewing access to transplant for children, allocation policies and programs world wide

Child Organ Allocation Advocacy: An International Initiative

The International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) is dedicated to advocating for equitable access to life-saving transplants for children worldwide. Despite advancements in transplant medicine, disparities in organ allocation persist, with pediatric waitlist mortality remaining a critical challenge. Addressing this issue requires a global effort to understand current practices and identify areas for improvement.

The IPTA International Advocacy Group has developed a survey to gather insights on pediatric liver transplant allocation policies and programs across the world. Your input is vital in helping us map the current landscape and advance strategies that can save more young lives.

We encourage you to complete the survey within the next two weeks. Your participation will directly contribute to shaping the future of pediatric transplant care. It takes approximately 10 minutes to answer the questions. The results will be presented at the IPTA World Congress in 2025, where they will serve as a foundation for discussion, collaboration and impactful change.

Thank you for supporting this critical initiative and helping us build a brighter future for children in need of transplants!

Please share with any non -renal colleagues in your units.

Renal survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScisRLEuN_KHNCcLBwUe4uC5MNUE6I-NGax88_sX3nH4-1nXQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Heart survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZZAmds1VnFUT49gDyNZznv3B3W4YMPppKjtm6w8Ixcjj7w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Liver survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOIEFvhvM8tSifYnLAejVunxCuyWHajGlG3DUABkZRy-Zf1A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thanks all

Mignon McCulloch

Head of Paediatric Nephrology and Solid Organ Transplant

Thozama Siyotula

Paediatric Surgeon

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

Irini Batsis

Lead of IPTA Advocacy Committee