The number of organ transplants is declining

- Organ donors are identified primarily in intensive care units, which during the pandemic focused on the protection of covid patients. In addition, the patient suspected of being exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection was disqualified for medical reasons and not considered a potential donor - explained Magdalena Kramska, head of the Transplantology and Blood Treatment Department of the Ministry of Health Investments Assessment Department during the session of the Parliamentary Health Committee on Tuesday.

Opposition to donation does not have a significant impact on the number of transplants, although it is necessary to strengthen public awareness in this area to enable more effective ...