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New milestone reached in kidney donation and transplant

For the first time, more than 25,000 kidney transplants were performed in a single year

UNOS welcomes competitive bidding process for next OPTN contract

We are committed to working with government partners and all who care about serving donors, patients and their families.

Pediatric Status 1A and 1B heart and heart-lung candidates may have expanded access to intended incompatible blood type offers

On March 16, 2023, the OPTN Executive Committee approved immediate implementation of a key portion of. the recently proposed policy to expand eligibility criteria.

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Why be an organ donor?

Currently, more than 100,000 men, women and children are awaiting organ transplants in the U.S.

1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives.

There are an average of 117 organ transplants every day.

We’re working to increase this number. You can help.

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New milestone reached in kidney donation and transplant

Pediatric Status 1A and 1B heart and heart-lung candidates may have expanded access to intended incompatible blood type offers