Delay in Organ Transplant Bill Contradicts Government Promises: MP Ibrahim
North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim has questioned the government's sincerity after the President returned the Human Organ Transplantation Bill to Parliament, citing it as incomplete. The MP argued that it is unacceptable for the bill to remain deficient after seven months in the committee stage, emphasizing that this delay is a significant setback for over 300 patients currently undergoing dialysis.
Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo), the Member of Parliament for the North Galolhu constituency, speaking at a Majlis sitting. | People's Majlis
Member of Parliament for North Galolhu, Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo), has questioned the government's sincerity following President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's decision to return the Human Organ Transplantation Bill to Parliament for reconsideration, citing that the legislation is incomplete.
This bill was passed by the 20th People’s Majlis during the 19th sitting of its first session for the year 2026, held on Thursday, 14 May 2026. It was subsequently forwarded to the President for executive assent on 19 May 2026.
Regarding this matter, Speaking in Parliament, Ibrahim noted that the bill was referred to the Social Affairs Committee on October 21, 2024, and spent approximately seven months in the committee stage. However, the member criticized the fact that the bill remains incomplete despite the significant amount of time that has passed.
Furthermore, the member highlighted that the government holds a supermajority in Parliament. He stated that since the administration has the power to pass decisions as it sees fit, such a significant delay in this critical work is entirely unacceptable.
The member highlighted that more than 300 people in the Maldives are currently undergoing kidney dialysis. He further noted that many individuals remain without adequate treatment due to the absence of such legislation. He emphasized that delaying the progress of this bill while citizens are in such a vulnerable state is a significant disservice to the public.
Criticizing the government's actions, Ibrahim stated that the administration's rhetoric does not align with its reality. He alleged that while the government consistently claims to be in tune with the public pulse, their practical actions suggest otherwise. He further noted that the government is neglecting a matter of significant public concern, despite its critical importance to the citizens.
The President has decided to return the bill to the People's Majlis for reconsideration, citing potential challenges in implementing the legislation following the amendments introduced by the Parliament during the passing stage. In this regard, the President has determined that the bill, in its current form, requires further review and specific amendments.
