Survey: 41% of Moroccans Willing to Donate Organs After Death

"Would you like to donate your organs after death?" This is one of the questions asked of Moroccans as part of a survey conducted by L’Economiste-Sunergia. 41% of respondents say they want to donate their organs after their death, compared to 44% who are not ready to do so, the survey reveals, specifying that 42% of men and 41% of women are ready to take the plunge.

People aged 35-54 and 65 and over say they are ready to donate their organs. On the other hand, the majority of young people aged 18-24 and 25-34 refuse to do so. As for people from socioeconomic classes A and B, they are more inclined to make this type of donation (53%). According to the survey, 59% of people who refuse to donate their organs after death do not give any particular reason, while 20% justify their choice by religious considerations. They believe that it is contrary to Sharia (haram).

Since 1999, Morocco has had a law on organ donation, which requires respect for three principles: gratuity, anonymity and consent.