MABUHAY donors program 2024-2025 to improve organ donation at Southern Philippines Medical Center
Maria Theresa Bad-ang1, Brian Alvarez2, Dennis Benjamin Geli1, Dianne V Mosqueda1, Garri Angsingco2, Ayla Angelica Ysulat1, Chloe Balleste2, Marti Manyalich2.
1Internal Medicine - Nephrology, Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao City, Philippines; 2Donation and Transplantation Institute, Barcelona, Spain
The Philippines has a low deceased donor rate of 0.18 per million population. To address this, the Mabuhay Donors Program was established to strengthen hospital-based organ donation systems.
The program implemented a structured approach, including standardized guidelines, SOPs and protocols, on-site expert support, continuous evaluation.
Results showed patient referral rates increased from 29% to 53%, improved donor recognition and clinical engagement, possible donors evaluated increased from 37% to 54%. Early results suggest structured hospital-based improvements can enhance deceased organ donation.
Standardized protocols, training, and expert guidance contributed to better referral rates. Expanding this model is recommended.
[1] Organ Donation
[2] Organ Donation Systems
[3] On-site Expert Support