Legal Regulations Governing the Transfer and Transplantation of Human Organs Between Living Individuals

Abstract

The Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AIPA) is a key institution that plays a pivotal role in managing The significance of human health, both from a legal and religious perspective, becomes even more pronounced when it involves the transfer and transplantation of organs between two individuals — the donor and the recipient. This critical issue prompted the Algerian legislator to introduce a dedicated section in Law No. 18-11 on health, titled “Provisions Related to the Removal and Transplantation of Human Organs, Tissues, and Cells.” This section outlines the main legal requirements and conditions established by the legislator, whether they concern the donor or the recipient. It also defines the medical and administrative prerequisites for organ transplantation procedures. Furthermore, it designates the authorized healthcare institutions responsible for performing such operations and binds the medical staff to comply with all conditions that ensure the physical safety of both the donor and the recipient.