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2023 Organ Donation Report - RECORD INCREASE IN ORGAN DONATIONS: GROWTH THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE URGENT NEED FOR ACTION | ||
By: PR Newswire Association LLC. - 28 Feb 2024 | Back to overview list |
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MONTREAL, Feb. 28, 2024 /CNW/ - Transplant Québec in 2023 marked a record year for organ donations in Quebec, with several indicators trending upwards. This performance was reflected in a significant surge in the volume of activities in 2023: an increase of close to 35% in the number of referrals, a 20% increase in the number of deceased donors and transplanted organs, and a 17% increase in the number of Quebecers who benefitted from a transplant. "These positive results clearly put pressure on all the spheres of the ecosystem, which come into play when an organ is allocated," said Martine Bouchard, Executive Director of Transplant Québec. These results again highlight more fragile areas across the organ donation and transplantation process as a whole. Several crucial adjustments are required to support this growth, notably in regards to the legislative framework and the resources allocated to coordinate this critical process. "This growth shows that Quebec must take timely action on the overall organization of the process, and on training health professionals. Just as important take action on the availability and development of the human, material and financial resources required to achieve our mission which is to save lives," said Martine Bouchard. While the figures cited in this 2023 report show an increase, the number of potential donors remains lower than what Quebec is capable of reaching. "In concrete terms, this means that people who require an organ and are currently registered on our waiting list are dying, so we know that we can do better," explained Martine Bouchard. 2023 highlights at a glance:
Top-three performances in Quebec The 2023 Quebec Organ Donation Report is available here. About Transplant Québec SOURCE Transplant Québec |
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