Survey: 41% of Moroccans Willing to Donate Organs After Death
A survey has just revealed that 70% of Moroccans are aware of the possibility of donating their organs after their death, compared to only 30% who say they are not aware. Are they ready to take the plunge?
"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.
