# Organ procurement operations in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/organ-procurement-operations-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-09-08T17:13:00.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 4. Organ procurement operations have been conducted at various hospitals in Brazil during 2026. In August, the Hospital Regional Tarcísio Maia in Mossoró completed its fifth procurement of the year, involving the collection of liver, kidney, and cornea donations for patients in Natal and Espírito Santo. Later in August, the Hospital Metropolitano in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, performed a multi-organ procurement that potentially benefited up to six patients. On September 2, the Municipal Hospital of Cuiabá (HMC) conducted a multi-organ and tissue procurement, an event that coincided with ‘Setembro Verde’ (Green September) to promote awareness. On September 8, Santa Casa de Araçatuba in São Paulo completed two organ procurements within 24 hours, while the State Transplant Center (CET-MT) conducted its 11th multiple organ procurement of 2026 at Hospital Santa Rita. On September 9, the Maricá Municipal Hospital Dr. Ernesto Che Guevara performed an organ and tissue procurement for patients on the Unified Health System (SUS) waiting list. Efforts to address shortages have intensified through the ‘Setembro Verde’ campaign, promoted via a partnership between Fundação Pró-Rim and the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) during Brasileirão matches. This initiative highlights that nearly 50,000 Brazilians are awaiting transplants, with over 45,000 specifically waiting for kidneys. Recent medical milestones include the Hospital Adventista Silvestre in Rio de Janeiro completing the state’s first isolated intestinal transplant, and Hospital Santa Isabel in Blumenau reaching a landmark of 2,000 liver transplants performed. In Maricá, the Hospital Municipal Dr. Ernesto Che Guevara facilitated the donation of kidneys, liver, bones, and ocular tissue for the SUS transplant network. ## Claims - Santa Casa de Araçatuba performed two organ procurements within a 24-hour period. (single source) - The organ procurements in Araçatuba are expected to save 10 lives. (single source) - The State Transplant Center of Mato Grosso conducted its 11th multiple organ procurement of 2026. (single source) - The procurement at Hospital Santa Rita in Várzea Grande was the facility's first multiple organ procurement. (single source) - The organs procured in Mato Grosso, including a liver, two kidneys, and two corneas, can save up to five lives. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Brazil health sector reports major transplant milestones and donation drives Brazil sees a surge in health initiatives, including major blood donation drives and significant medical milestones such as the first isolated intestinal transplant in Rio de Janeiro and 2,000 liver transplants 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maric-hospital-performs-organ-and-tissue-procurement-for-sus ### 2026-09-02: Hospital Municipal de Cuiabá performs multi-organ donation A multi-organ donation at the Municipal Hospital of Cuiabá will benefit patients in Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Pernambuco, and the local region. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-municipal-de-cuiab-performs-multi-organ-donation ### 2026-08-31: Hospital Metropolitano performs multi-organ procurement in Mato Grosso A multi-organ procurement in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, recovered a heart, liver, two kidneys, and two corneas, potentially benefiting up to six transplant candidates through a coordinated medical operation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-metropolitano-performs-multi-organ-procurement-in-mato-grosso ### 2026-08-21: Hospital Regional Tarcísio Maia completes fifth organ procurement of 2026 Hospital Regional Tarcísio Maia in Mossoró completed its fifth organ procurement of 2026, transporting liver, kidney, and cornea donations to patients via aeromedical flight. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-regional-tarcsio-maia-completes-fifth-organ-procurement-of-2026 --- Cite as: Organ procurement operations in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/organ-procurement-operations-in-brazil