News
Rise in organ donations in first half of 2011
While 2010 saw the worst decline in organ donation on record, the good news is the outstanding organ donation and transplantation figures for the first six months of 2011. According to the National Renal Transplantation Team at Beaumont Hospital, 2011 could be a record year for kidney transplants.
New Transplant Authority
A new national transplant authority is to be established by the HSE in an effort to boost Ireland's rate of organ transplants, as 2010 saw the biggest decline in organ donation on record.
Organ Donor Awareness Week
Joe Duffy, who regularly features organ donation on Liveline, has again generously pledged his support to Organ Donor Awareness Week campaign. The lifesaving awareness campaign which is organised by the Irish Kidney Association and supported by the Irish Donor Network will take place this year from March 30th - April 6th
Living Gift Transplant Support Group
Living Gift is a new support organisation for transplant recipients and their families which aims to provide group support through social events organised throughout the year.
Increase in Kidney Transplants
The number of kidney transplants increased by 150 per cent in the first two months of this year compared with January and February in 2010, but overall decline in organ donations last year.
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