Tunisia's organ donation rises
The situation of organ donation in Tunisia is continuously improving, with donation and transplantation rates significantly increasing since the beginning of 2026. Up to October, there have been 14 cases of donation from brain-dead individuals and 34 transplant surgeries involving kidneys, livers, and hearts. Tunisia is one of the leading African countries in organ transplantation, ranking second after South Africa in heart transplant procedures, which started in 1993 and have now reached 64 operations. The success rate for kidney transplants is up to 98%. Since the start of 2026, Tunisia has performed 6 heart transplants, compared to only one or two before 2020. Currently, there are 1,425 patients on waiting lists for transplants. Security and religious institutions are collaborating to promote a culture of donation through awareness campaigns and initiatives such as the "Green Steps" race to raise awareness and motivate citizens to participate in donation. Organ donation is less costly than ongoing treatment, and it is legal and free in public hospitals in Tunisia, with strict safeguards in place to prevent organ trafficking.
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