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news Project Syndicate 2026-06-02

Tunisia's Simple Approach to Boosting Organ Donation

Developing countries struggling with organ shortages can learn from Tunisia's success with awareness campaigns. These sessions, where doctors explain the transplant system and people share concerns, offer a simpler solution than complex legal reforms.


<p>Developing countries facing organ shortages often search for complex solutions, such as sweeping legal reforms. But Tunisiaโ€™s experience suggests a much simpler first step: awareness-raising sessions where doctors explain how the transplant system works, and people share their fears and concerns.</p>

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