Organ donation in Argentina grew by 36% this year compared with the same period of 2010, which was evident in the 539 transplants that occurred due to 246 actual donors, so far in 2011.
The data were presented by Minister of Health of Argentina, Juan Mansur, and the president of the Unique Central National Institute of Ablation and Implant Coordinator (INCUCAI), Carlos Socratic, in a ceremony held today at the health portfolio, commemorate the National Day of Organ Donation, which is celebrated today.
“When we look at these numbers and percentages, should be dimensioned that behind these figures there is much suffering and pain, but there are a lot of life. And there is the hope of many families who are accompanying a loved one waiting for the possibility of receiving an organ to live, “recalled Mansur, who said” be celebrating the greatest act of altruism and solidarity that can be known. “
Mansur attributed this success to the solidarity of the Argentine people, which he said, “is altruistic when it convenes, the tireless work of INCUCAI under management and the network Socratic phenomenal coordinators and health teams of unsung heroes working day and night to give life and love. “
“In health care the state can not be a deserter, it has to be conductive and therefore we have the decision of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to strengthen the public health network along and across the country,” he added.
Between 1 January and 30 May 2011 were 539 transplants performed through 246 actual donors, transplant against the base 455 to 181 actual donors were performed in the same period of 2010, representing an increase of 35.9%.
Also, the donor rate per million population reached 14.54%, representing a record high for organ procurement activity and places to Argentina as the second country in Latin America.
A breakdown of the fee, it appears that 81% of these donors came from public institutions, 51% of them turned out to be multiple organs and the average age was 47 years.
“There is growing overall number of donors and transplants so in Argentina,” said Socratic and indicated that the gains “are related to a national plan has been underway since last year.”
During the ceremony, were recognized hospitals that expanded results in organ procurement and transplantation?
The event, also attended by Health Ministers of the Province of Buenos Aires, Alexander Collie, of Entre Ríos, Angel Guano, Santiago del Estero, Luis Martinez, of San Juan, Oscar Bulverde, Social Development Minister of the province Formosa, Animal Gomez and Deputy Minister of Health of Tucumán, Fernando Avellaneda.
