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Piauí records increase in organ donation in the first eight months of 2026

Portal O Dia2 September 2026 at 09:42

The state of Piauí recorded an increase in organ donations in the first eight months of 2026. According to data released by the Transplant Center of Piauí, there was growth both in donations after cardiorespiratory arrest and in corneal transplants. The Transplant Center of Piauí is the body responsible for coordinating and monitoring organ donation and transplant activities in the state. The growth in these two indicators represents an advance in the state's public health area, contributing to increasing the number of patients served through transplants.

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