"HOTA"

what is "HOTA"

HOTA is a Human Organ Transland Act which allows for the kidneys, liver, heart and corneas to be recovered in the event of death from any cause for the purpose of transplantation in Singapore

http://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/policies-and-issues/human_organ_transplantacthota.html

Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) | Ministry of Health

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Today, there are more than 600 patients waiting for an organ transplant in Singapore. Moreover, the demand for cadaveric organs for transplant continues to increase rapidly. Between 1998 and 2003, the number of people waiting for a kidney increased by almost 20% to 673 patients. There is a similar s...