Ireland records 263 organ transplants this year as new "deemed consent" law takes effect.

This year, Ireland saw 263 organ transplants, including kidneys, livers, lungs, hearts, and pancreases. The Human Tissue Act 2024 will introduce "deemed consent" for organ donation, allowing organs to be used unless the donor opted out. Over Christmas, 35 organs were donated in the UK from 11 donors, aiding patients on waiting lists. In the US, similar discussions on organ donation and the importance of family conversations about organ donation wishes are encouraged to help address the high demand for transplants.

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