Vietnam Drops Child Organ Donor Proposal Following Public Backlash

Vietnam withdrew a draft proposal that would have allowed children aged 15 to 17 to donate their organs after death with parental consent.

The provision sparked widespread online controversy and concerns regarding whether minors could understand complex medical and legal issues or face family pressure.

Officials removed the under-18 donor provision, updating the draft to stipulate that only people aged 18 or older may donate organs posthumously.