# Organ and tissue donation in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/organ-and-tissue-donation-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-25T10:31:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Reports from various Italian healthcare regions indicate ongoing activities in tissue and organ donation programs.

In the Ulss 9 region, the “Donate the Placenta” programme concluded its first year of operation with 74 placental tissue donations collected from hospitals in San Bonifacio, Legnago, and Villafranca. This collected tissue, particularly the amniotic membrane, is utilized in regenerative and reconstructive medicine for treating burns, corneal injuries, and complex lesions.

In the Abruzzo region, hospitals in L'Aquila and Pescara reported five organ donations between July and August. These donations facilitated nine transplants at the San Salvatore hospital in L'Aquila, including nine kidney transplants. Additionally, organs such as hearts, livers, and lungs were distributed to several other Italian cities, including Rome, Bergamo, Pisa, Bologna, and Siena.

## Claims

- Five organ donations occurred in the Abruzzo region during July and August. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Nine transplants were performed at the hospital in L'Aquila. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The five donors were between the ages of 50 and 81. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Three of the five donations took place at the L’Aquila facility. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Two of the five donations took place at the Pescara facility. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Organs from the donations were distributed to hospitals in Lazio, Molise, Rome, Bergamo, Pisa, Bologna, and Siena. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The five donors were aged between 50 and 81 years old. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Nine kidney transplants were carried out as part of the donation efforts. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The organ donation process involved close cooperation between hospitals in L'Aquila and Pescara. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: L'Aquila and Pescara hospitals report five organ donations in two months

Hospitals in L'Aquila and Pescara recorded five organ donations in July and August, resulting in nine transplants performed in L'Aquila, including nine kidney transplants.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abruzzo-hospitals-report-five-organ-donations-and-nine-transplants

### 2026-07-31: Ulss 9 reports 74 placenta donations in first year

Ulss 9’s first‑year placenta donation programme recorded 74 donations across three Italian hospitals, providing tissue for regenerative treatments and receiving praise from health officials.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ulss-9-reports-74-placenta-donations-in-first-year

---
Cite as: Organ and tissue donation in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/organ-and-tissue-donation-in-italy