Bill aiming to make organ donation process easier passes first reading

• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Published date: 13 October 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The law's aim is to digitize and simplify the process of registering as a potential organ donor, which, until now, required the procurement of the "Adi" card. The card also granted its owner priority in case he or she needed an organ transplant.

Ben-Ari welcomed the decision to approve the bill, pointing out that the opposition voted against it.

"This is an important law that will increase awareness of the issue of transplants and allow quick, simple and convenient registration for the Adi donor card and thus save many lives in Israel," she said.

About a million Israelis have signed Adi...