In Argentina, more than 2.551 organ transplants were performed in 2026
Key Points
- In the first 8 months of 2026, 2.551 organ or tissue transplants were performed in Argentina.
- %69 of transplants were cornea and kidney transplants; 176 recipients were under 18 years of age.
- With 1.427 donation processes, 664 organ and 763 cornea donations were provided, coordinated in 22 jurisdictions.
- Currently, 7.392 people are waiting for an organ and 2.254 people are waiting for a cornea.
By the Numbers
Argentine Ministry of Health announced that a total of 2.551 people received an organ or tissue transplant in the first eight months of 2026; of these, 176 recipients are under 18 years of age. The distribution of transplants was: 1.096 corneas, 978 kidneys, 322 livers and 85 hearts, with a small number of combined organ transplants also performed. These data were released before Organ Donors Day on 29 August.
These transplants were made possible thanks to 1.427 donation processes carried out in 22 jurisdictions; 664 organ donations and 763 cornea donations were coordinated by Incucai and the health team. The positive trend from 2025 continues; that year, 4.786 transplants were performed thanks to 955 organ donation processes and 1.308 tissue donations. These data are related to the 20,54 donations per million inhabitants rate, which shows Argentina's highest historical donation rate.
To increase donation and transplant capacity, Incucai has established 48 hospital organ and tissue procurement units and 40 advanced chronic kidney disease clinics. However, demand remains high; currently 7.392 people are waiting for an organ and 2.254 people are waiting for a cornea. The Ministry of Health thanks donors, families and health professionals for their contribution.
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- How many organ transplants were performed in the first 8 months of 2026?
- A total of 2.551 organ or tissue transplants were performed; among them were 1.096 cornea, 978 kidney, 322 liver and 85 heart transplants.
- How were the donation processes that enable transplants provided?
- The 1.427 donation processes, which included 664 organ and 763 cornea donations, were coordinated by the health authorities of the 22 jurisdictions and Incucai.
- What is the current number of people waiting for an organ, and how are efforts being made to increase the waiting processes?
- 7.392 people are waiting for an organ and 2.254 people are waiting for a cornea; Incucai is trying to increase capacity by opening 48 transplant units and 40 kidney clinics.
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