Majority of families decline organ donation

The article reveals the efforts of the National Center for Organ Donation Advancement in Tunisia to promote organ donation, showing that 70% of families refuse to donate the organs of their deceased loved ones, which hampers the growth of transplant procedures in the country. The current awareness campaign aims to increase understanding of the importance of donation, especially by including the word "Donor" on national identity cards, with approximately 17,000 citizens currently bearing this label. The report highlights that since the beginning of 2026, there have been 34 transplant surgeries, including 12 heart transplants and 12 liver transplants. However, there is an urgent need to boost donations due to the high number of patients on waiting lists—particularly since 30% of dialysis patients require a kidney transplant, and around 50 patients annually need heart or liver transplants. Additionally, approximately 30 transplants from brain-dead donors are performed each year. The participating entities emphasize the importance of ongoing awareness efforts to reduce family refusals, stressing that donation is conducted in accordance with clear laws and aligns with religious principles. They also focus on facilitating transportation and documentation procedures to ensure new life for those in need.

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