Fewer Australians receiving transplants despite increase in donors

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-02-25

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Fewer critically ill patients received lifesaving organ transplants last year, despite an increase in donors. Experts say there's been a welcome increase in older donors, but often their heart and lungs are no longer suitable for transplant.
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