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In the region 366 transplants were performed last year by 65 multi - organ donations, which represented a historical rate of donations that exceeded five points to the average for the country
The Minister of Health, Encarna Guillen, today participated in the presentation of the sixth edition of the National Games Transplanted, organized by the Sports Association and Transplantation Spain, held in Lorca from next Friday, April 29, through Sunday May 1.
In this sports day they have been meeting patients from different communities who have been transplanted at least one year prior to this day as well as patients who are on dialysis.
To participate is essential to have proper medical authorization Unit Transplant his hospital.
The Minister, who was accompanied by President of the Association, Matthew Ruiz, explained that "the goal is to encourage social involvement in organ donation and transplantation is the only way for some patients to improve their quality of life" .
Saturday will be held sports games with the swimming, badminton, table tennis, mini marathon, golf, tennis and paddle tennis.
The next day, the athletics competitions, cycling will be conducted and completed the course and tennis and paddle tennis tables.
Sunday organized a march through the donation through the streets of Lorca to which may be added all those who want to show their support for donation.
At night, the event with a farewell party and gratitude to all those individuals and organizations that have collaborated in the VI National Transplant Games will close.
Guillen said that "this celebration will be a great opportunity to see how a transplant can significantly improve the quality of life of a patient and to continue to promote a social culture of solidarity".
Historical rate of donations
The Murcia region last year reached a historic rate of 44.3 multi-organ donations per million population, which stood almost five points above the national average, which is 39.7.
The rate of donations per million inhabitants has happened in Murcia of 34 in 2014 to 44 in 2015, representing an increase of 30 percent, with 60 liver transplants in 2015, 68 kidney, 11 heart, 128 bone marrow and 97 corneas.
In total, 366 transplants were performed in the Community, 22 percent more than in 2014, thanks to the solidarity of 65 multiorgan donors.
In addition, according to the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality, the Hospital of the Arrixaca he stood head the national number of donors.
In conclusion, the minister appreciated the work done by the associations of patients, professionals and all those who contribute to publicity and awareness of the importance of organ donation.
Source: CARM
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