Three individuals were rescued by the late daughter’s organs, according to the father.
Dubai: According to Ali Abdulkarim Al Obaidli, Chairman of the National Committee for Organ Transplantation, an Emirati father turned a personal sorrow into a lifeline for three others in need by donating the organs of his five-year-old daughter, as reported by Emarat Al Youm. The National Programme for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, or “Hayat,” has grown to be one of the fastest-growing organ-donation systems in the world in terms of public participation and awareness, according to Dr. Ali Al Obaidli, who stated that the father’s choice embodied “the highest meanings of mercy and generosity.”
The father stated something that “touched every heart,” according to Dr. Al Obaidli: “I was attached to my daughter, and God chose her.” I want her to have a lasting influence because I adore her so much. Three patients who had been desperately awaiting a match were successfully given her organs. He also discussed a case of a two-week-old baby whose parents insisted on donating her kidneys after she passed away. A 48-year-old woman with chronic kidney failure received the organs, ending her years of dialysis and enabling her to start a new chapter in her life.
Dr. Al Obaidli stated, “These families have become ambassadors of giving,” adding that their bravery and kindness contributed to the growth of Hayat, which is now regarded as a national success story and a source of pride for the UAE in worldwide medical circles. Over 2,034 organ transplants have been carried out in the UAE since its inception in 2017, and over 36,000 individuals have registered as donors. These figures, according to officials, demonstrate the public’s great faith in the nation’s legal and medical systems. He pointed out that all major organ transplants, including those for the heart, lungs, pancreas, liver, and kidneys, as well as complicated combined procedures that many foreign facilities reject because of their complexity, are now being out in the UAE.
He claimed that this advancement is the result of an integrated system based on explicit legislation that is in line with Islamic fatwas, comprehensive medical training, the training of over 10,000 healthcare professionals, and a conscious attempt to foster public trust prior to encouraging widespread registration. Dr. Al Obaidli emphasized that only roughly 10% of organ transplant demands are satisfied globally. The disparity is exacerbated by aging populations, an increase in chronic illnesses, and a lack of technological capacity in many nations. Additionally, he highlighted the “donation paradox” that exists worldwide: although 70–90% of people are in favor of organ donation in theory, much less actually sign up. He stated, “People want to help others, but they need information at the right moment to turn this feeling into action.”
He also emphasized the significance of preventative health, pointing out that many organ failure reasons can be avoided. He stated, “A person is more likely to require a transplant in their lifetime than to become a donor.” “Everyone benefits from strengthening a culture of prevention and donation.” He claimed that strategy was just as important to the UAE’s success as numbers. He attributed the program’s success to the UAE’s prioritization of infrastructure, training, and public trust, in contrast to those nations that started donor registration efforts before developing medical capacity.
The UAE is one of the most promising global models for sustainable transplant systems, according to the International Registry in Organ Donation and Transplantation, which recently highlighted the country’s remarkable growth in comparison to other countries. Dr. Al Obaidli encouraged people to sign up for the Hayat program, pointing out that it only takes a minute and has the power to transform or save lives. “The greatest gift one can give after death is organ donation,” he declared. It leaves an enduring legacy of goodness and offers life to those who wait for it.
