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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aunt donates kidney to nephew in Aracaju: 'to donate there must be this true love'

In Aracaju, a woman donates her kidney to her nephew, changing his life after years of struggling with renal illness.

Mar 21 • 22:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Latvia, dozens of people are waiting for life-saving organ transplants

Over 100 individuals in Latvia are currently waiting for life-saving organ transplants, as revealed by a representative from Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital.

Mar 18 • 09:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Digital Register: Half a Million Organ Donation Declarations Online

Over 500,000 people in Germany have documented their organ donation preferences in a digital central register, indicating a strong trend towards consent for organ donation.

Mar 18 • 03:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family donates organs of PM who died in motorcycle accident with truck in Sorocaba

The family of a young police officer who died in a motorcycle accident in Sorocaba has chosen to donate his organs, highlighting his legacy of service.

Mar 17 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Relatives and hospital staff honor organ donor in Palmas

Relatives and staff at Hospital Geral de Palmas paid tribute to organ donor Alex de Albuquerque Silva during Brazil's first organ donation of 2026.

Mar 16 • 15:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Harish Rana will give new life to many after leaving the world

Harish Rana from Ghaziabad is nearing the end of a long and silent battle, with his neighbors reflecting on the hope that his passing may grant new life through organ donation.

Mar 16 • 07:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Regional Hospital of Baixo Amazonas conducts first organ donation of 2026 in Santarém

The Regional Hospital of Baixo Amazonas in Santarém performed its first organ donation of 2026, successfully harvesting two kidneys and two corneas.

Mar 13 • 17:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Former Second World War Soldier, 100, Becomes Oldest-Known US Organ Donor

Dale Steele, a 100-year-old WWII veteran, has been recognized as the oldest known organ donor in the US following his death.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"I don't need organs after death": fears surround organ donation, but Minister of Social Affairs Joller and Doctor Popov are unafraid

Estonia faces a significant shortage of organ donors, with only about 58,000 people registered as donors, prompting health officials to encourage more participation despite societal fears and myths.

Mar 13 • 09:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“I want to be remembered as a good person by my daughter” - A 40-year-old man donates organs to save five lives after leaving his 60-day-old daughter

A 41-year-old man from Busan, who was declared brain dead, donated his organs, saving five lives and leaving behind a heartfelt message for his newborn daughter.

Mar 13 • 02:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Edmonton woman desperate for kidney donation turns to the community for help on World Kidney Day

Delana Rovensky, a woman from Edmonton suffering from end-stage kidney failure, appeals to the community for a living kidney donor on World Kidney Day.

Mar 12 • 23:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"They gave me a new opportunity to live," says patient who received a kidney transplant after 9 years of dialysis

Galo Quinto, after suffering from chronic kidney failure for nine years, finally receives a kidney transplant, giving him a renewed chance at life.

Mar 12 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

'I don't miss my kidney, I gave my daughter a second chance.' However, families often remain silent about organ donation out of fear

Olga donated her kidney to her daughter Jana, who was diagnosed with a serious kidney condition, highlighting the personal struggles and societal stigma surrounding organ donation.

Mar 12 • 05:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A national first": a double transplant successfully performed on a diabetic patient from a deceased donor

French medical teams have successfully performed a double organ transplant combining a kidney and pancreatic cells on a type 1 diabetic patient, marking a national first in France.

Mar 10 • 19:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A three-year-old boy received a heart transplant using a novel technique in a national hospital

A landmark heart transplant procedure using a novel regional normothermic perfusion technique was successfully performed on a three-year-old boy in an Argentine national hospital.

Mar 10 • 19:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

He crashed with the paraglider. It was a gift from her boyfriend

A young woman tragically died in Tenerife after a paragliding accident, with her organs donated to save other lives.

Mar 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Singer Yoo Yeol, who received a lung transplant, appointed as an ambassador for organ donation

Yoo Yeol, a singer who received a lung transplant from a brain-dead donor, has been appointed as a joint ambassador for life sharing and continues to advocate for organ donation awareness.

Mar 9 • 21:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Twins, a newborn, and a famous musician who nearly did not survive surgery: Surgeon Froněk describes last year's unique transplants

Surgeon Jiří Froněk discusses his groundbreaking work in transplant surgeries during the past year, highlighting unique cases including a famous musician and a pair of twins.

Mar 9 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After years of kidney problems, Jackson Antunes receives a kidney from his wife and celebrates recovery

Actor Jackson Antunes has undergone a kidney transplant from his wife after a long battle with health issues, celebrating his recovery with humor and gratitude.

Mar 9 • 00:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Family donates organs of nurse killed by hammer blows from firefighter in MS

The family of nurse Liliane de Souza Bonfim Duarte decided to donate her organs following her confirmation of brain death after being brutally attacked by her husband, a military firefighter.

Mar 6 • 21:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí: Simultaneous organ donations benefit 10 patients in five states

A successful organ donation coordinated by the Getúlio Vargas Hospital in Brazil has benefited ten patients across five states by providing vital transplants.

Mar 6 • 17:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman dies after being struck with a hammer by firefighter sergeant; family authorizes organ donation

51-year-old nurse Liliane de Souza Bonfim Duarte succumbed to injuries inflicted by her husband, a firefighter sergeant, in Ponta Porã, Brazil; her family has decided to donate her organs.

Mar 6 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas Region Experiences Increase in Family Refusals for Organ Donation in 2025; See the Longest Waiting Lists for Transplantation

The Campinas region of Brazil has seen a rise in family refusals for organ donation from 2024 to 2025, amidst growing waiting lists for transplants.

Mar 6 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Organ donation from a 50-year-old who passed away in the ICU of 'Papageorgiou'

A 50-year-old man who died in the ICU of 'Papageorgiou' hospital in Thessaloniki has donated his organs, which will provide life-saving transplants for patients in need.

Mar 6 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Jackson Antunes undergoes kidney transplant after wife's donation and reports difficult phase of health

Actor Jackson Antunes recently underwent a kidney transplant made possible by his wife's donation, impacting his health journey significantly.

Mar 5 • 23:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Green Shirt Day continues 8 years after Humboldt Broncos crash

Green Shirt Day is commemorated eight years after the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash, honoring Logan Boulet's legacy as an organ donor.

Mar 4 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cyclist who died after being hit by a car on RS-115 had registered his wish to donate organs in life; learn how it works

Isac Emanuel Ribeiro da Silva, a 35-year-old cyclist, died after being hit by a car, and his prior registration as an organ donor helped facilitate the donation process for his family.

Mar 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Michaela in Umeå got new lungs – saved at the last moment

Michaela Andersson, who suffered from a rare and severe lung disease, received a lung transplant just in time to save her life after a rapid decline in health.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Belleville family turns loss of infant son into legacy of organ donation

The Redner family from Belleville, Ontario, transformed their heartbreaking experience of losing their infant son into a legacy of organ donation, helping to save another child’s life.

Mar 3 • 21:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Come back as my daughter again"... 16-year-old only daughter sacrificed by drowsy driving gifted new life to six people

A 16-year-old girl tragically lost her life in a drowsy driving accident, and her family decided to donate her organs, giving six people a second chance at life.

Mar 3 • 01:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heart transported by private plane from the countryside to São Paulo for transplant

A heart was transported from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo by a private plane for a transplant operation as part of a state program in Brazil.

Mar 2 • 23:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

5% of the population is ready to be organ donors

In Estonia, only 5.5% of adults have registered their willingness to donate organs after death, despite the potential to save others' lives.

Mar 2 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

There is a shortage of organ donors in Estonia

Estonia faces a significant shortage of organ donors, with only 5.5% of the population having registered their consent for organ donation after death.

Mar 2 • 04:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Sienna survived childhood cancer. Then, her heart began to fail

A childhood cancer survivor, Sienna Howkins, shares her journey of battling heart failure after chemotherapy treatments, inspiring others by pursuing nursing after receiving a heart transplant.

Mar 1 • 01:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The fear of families waiting for transplants: 'If donations decrease, people on the waiting list will die'

Families of children waiting for organ transplants are alarmed by the possibility of a decrease in organ donations following a tragic case in Italy.

Feb 27 • 08:25 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

“During the removal in Bolzano, there was a risk of losing the heart” Saved by Austrian doctors

An Austrian medical team intervened in Bolzano to save a heart that was at risk of becoming unusable during an organ donation procedure.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Domenico's transplant, a witness: "The heart was a stone. Oppido said: it will never restart"

A witness to a transplant recounted that the heart was so damaged it resembled a stone, and there were accusations that the organ was removed prematurely.

Feb 26 • 11:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

But what are you doing? Dispute among doctors during the extraction of the heart of little Domenico

A dispute broke out among medical professionals during the heart extraction operation of a young boy, Domenico, raising serious concerns about the procedures followed.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Youth Declared Brain Dead Donates Organs, Giving New Life to 6 Patients, Family's Courageous Decision

A 19-year-old youth in Bengaluru, declared brain dead, has provided a life-saving gift to six patients through organ donation after his family's courageous decision.

Feb 25 • 15:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Therapist Gabriela Martins dies at 31 in SP; family authorizes organ donation

Gabriela Martins Moura, a 31-year-old therapist and positive psychology advocate, passed away in São Paulo, with her family consenting to organ donation.

Feb 25 • 13:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

It was a container for drinks: the shocking truth about the transport of Domenico's heart

A tragic story reveals that the heart meant to save young Domenico was transported in a regular picnic plastic container, leading to his death due to negligence.

Feb 25 • 11:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Who was Moritz, the child who died in Val Venosta and donated his heart to little Domenico

A tragic incident has led to the death of 4-year-old Moritz, whose potential organ donation could have saved another child, Domenico, highlighting the cruel twists of fate surrounding their stories.

Feb 24 • 19:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

First child in Britain born to mum who got womb transplanted from dead organ donor

The first child in Britain has been born to a mother who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a significant development in organ donation and transplantation.

Feb 24 • 00:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The challenge of transplants in child patients. In Italy, 50 families are waiting for a heart: the puzzle of donors and waiting lists

In Italy, there are currently 50 families, including the parents of a deceased two-year-old boy, waiting for heart transplants amid challenges relating to donor availability and the urgency of transplant procedures.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School suspends classes and pays tribute to 7-year-old girl who died after accident in PI: 'beloved student'

A private school in Brazil suspended classes in honor of 7-year-old Marina Ferreira Rocha, who passed away following an accident.

Feb 22 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

7-year-old girl dies in hospital in Teresina after suffering an accident; family authorizes organ donation

Marina Ferreira Rocha, a 7-year-old girl, tragically died after a quadricycle accident in Teresina, Brazil, and her family has authorized organ donation in her memory.

Feb 22 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"He lives on through five other people": Florian, a 21-year-old soldier who passed away, saved lives through organ donation

Florian, a 21-year-old soldier who died following a serious accident, became an organ donor, saving five young lives.

Feb 22 • 09:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Shock in Italy over the death of a 2-year-old boy who received a burnt heart

A 2.5-year-old boy named Domenico has died after receiving a damaged heart transplant due to alleged transportation deficiencies in Italy.

Feb 21 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Transport Error: Donor Heart Improperly Cooled: Boy Dies in Italy

A two-year-old boy in Italy has died after receiving a donor heart that was damaged due to improper cooling during transport.

Feb 21 • 10:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The story of a transplanted journalist

A journalist reflects on their life-saving heart transplant 26 years ago and shares the tragic tale of a baby girl named Sara who died waiting for a suitable donor heart, drawing parallels to current stories of loss and hope among families facing similar tragedies.

Feb 21 • 07:27 UTC

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