On Thursday the Swisstransplant Foundation, which has operated NOSR since its conception in 2018, said it would shut the digital system down despite taking measures to fix its more serious flaws.
The foundation’s decision was partly influenced by a nationwide vote in May to change the concept of consent in relation to organ donations. As a result of the vote, people are now assumed to give their consent unless they explicitly state otherwise.
The vote will also trigger the creation of a new register for people who do not want to donate their organs, which will come online by 2024.
The Swisstransplant Foundation said it will inform the 133,000 people registered on NOSR of its termination. People who wish to donate organs after their death are being advised to put this in writing and informing relatives.
Last year saw 484 organ transplants from deceased people in Switzerland. But demand far outstrips supply. At the end of 2021, 1,434 people were waiting for a life-saving organ transplant and 72 people died before receiving one.
More
More
Voters give consent to new ‘opt-out’ system of organ donation
This content was published on
A clear majority on Sunday backed the move from explicit to presumed consent, a shift supporters say will boost organ donation rates and save lives.
Macron will attend Swiss summit on Ukraine, says Zelensky
This content was published on
French President Emmanuel Macron will attend the peace conference on Ukraine at the Swiss Bürgenstock resort next month, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.
Top politician tells ‘corrupt’ Eurovision to stay away from Bern
This content was published on
A social media post by the president of Bern’s cantonal government critical of the Eurovision Song Contest has created waves and will be discussed in the cantonal parliament.
Swiss centre records over 200 victims of human trafficking
This content was published on
Last year 317 people took part in a protection programme run by the Specialist Unit for Trafficking in Women and Women’s Migration (FIZ) in German-speaking Switzerland.
This content was published on
The Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and partners are opening a field hospital in southern Gaza on Tuesday.
Lack of smartphone sustainability in Switzerland hits environment
This content was published on
Almost half of all Swiss citizens hang on to their old smartphones, tablets and laptops, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
Police clear out pro-Palestinian students protesting in Geneva
This content was published on
The police intervened early on Tuesday to dislodge pro-Palestinian students who had been occupying the University of Geneva for almost a week.
New gel developed in Zurich renders alcohol harmless
This content was published on
A newly developed gel composed of whey proteins breaks down alcohol in the body and could reduce its harmful and intoxicating effects in humans.
Pro-Palestine protests extend to Basel and Fribourg universities
This content was published on
Demonstrators called for an academic boycott of all Israeli institutions and disassociation with Chaim Weizmann, the first Israeli president.
Voters give consent to new ‘opt-out’ system of organ donation
This content was published on
A clear majority on Sunday backed the move from explicit to presumed consent, a shift supporters say will boost organ donation rates and save lives.
Explicit vs presumed consent: the Swiss referendum on organ donation
This content was published on
The Swiss will vote on May 15 on the sensitive question of how to define consent when it comes to organ donation. What's the vote about? An explainer.
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.