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Organ donation awareness in North Macedonia

Overview

In North Macedonia, the Ministry of Health announced that a family’s decision to donate organs resulted in the successful transplantation and saved lives of two patients.

Health Minister Sašo Klekovski described the act as a “gesture of deep humanity,” while National Transplantation Coordinator Prof. Dr. Biljana Kuzmanovska noted that family decisions make the “miracle of new life possible.” The announcement was made in anticipation of World Organ Donation Day on August 13, as part of a global awareness initiative.

Entities

Sotiria Hospital · Atikon Hospital · Ministry of Health of North Macedonia · Greece · KAT Hospital

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    North Macedonia: Organ donation saves two lives

    Two lives were saved in North Macedonia following a family's decision to donate organs, according to the Ministry of Health.

  2. 13 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Greece records 23% jump in organ donations for 2025

    Greece's organ donation program rose 23% in 2025, reaching 137 donors. Atikon and Sotiria ICUs led the effort, while men aged ~56 made up most donors; 30% of families refused consent.

Sources

centar.mk · denesen.mk · flamis.gr · sitel.com.mk · tanea.gr

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