Last year, a record number of Slovenians decided to become posthumous organ donors. The target for heart and lungs donors was exceeded by more than 60%. Just over 160 patients were waiting for an organ transplant last year.
The institute beefed up its activities last year and held targeted meetings in donor hospitals, where potential donors were identified.
Last year, 170 organs were donated posthumously, including 24 hearts. Two kidneys were donated by living donors. The transplant centre at the UKC Ljubljana hospital transplanted 109 organs, including 29 hearts.