The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled a new technology that enables vital organs to remain functional outside the human body.
The organ perfusion technology was presented as one of the advanced medical solutions at the World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai. The medical solution supports 'Hayat', the ministry's National Programme for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
The technology enables vital organs to remain functional outside the human body by circulating blood or nutrient-rich solutions while maintaining appropriate oxygen levels and temperature, ensuring organs remain in a stable condition until transplantation.
The organ perfusion device functions as a biological simulation of the circulatory system, allowing medical teams to monitor organ performance indicators, fluid flow, oxygenation levels, and biological response before transplantation. This enhances surgical success rates and reduces the risk of rejection or complications.
Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Health Regulation Sector at MoHAP, said, "The technology extends the safe transport time of organs between cities and countries and improves preservation quality, enhancing regional and international cooperation in organ exchange."
Dr. Amin further added that integrating smart perfusion devices into the services of the National Centre for Regulating Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation enhances healthcare sustainability, improves medical resource efficiency, and reduces pressure on healthcare facilities through more accurate organ assessment and improved logistical planning.
The Ministry also showcased the National Genome System during a workshop held at the 'Emirates Health' platform. The system represents an integrated national framework for building and analysing a genetic database to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through a precision medicine approach.