Facts

Markdown

Who Can Pledge Organs under MTERA

MOH overview last updated 15 October 2025. MTERA eligibility is not the same as eligibility for a separate donor registry such as BMDP.

Verified

Medical (Therapy, Education and Research) Act 1972 related to Anyone aged 18 and above, regardless of nationality, may pledge organs, tissues and/or the whole body for transplantation, therapy, education and/or research; next of kin may consent if there was no prior pledge.

Record details

Value
Anyone aged 18 and above, regardless of nationality, may pledge organs, tissues and/or the whole body for transplantation, therapy, education and/or research; next of kin may consent if there was no prior pledge.
Population
People aged 18 and above of any nationality

Dates describe this record’s own period and applicability. A verification date does not mean a rule is currently in force.

Sources

  1. https://www.moh.gov.sg/seeking-healthcare/organ-donation/ Accessed

Collection as of 2026-11-04 · An expanding collection. Published counts show available knowledge, not complete coverage of Singapore. Machine-readable: JSON · sgfact.organ-donation.mtera-opt-in-scope