Hey fam! 🌟 Ever thought about how organ donation works? A fresh report released this week at the 8th China-International Organ Donation Conference in Guangzhou shows a major uptick in the Chinese mainland. In 2024, the number of people donating organs after they pass away hit 6,744 – that’s up 4.5% from 2023! ❤️
Even more impressive: 364,000 new folks signed up for posthumous organ donation in 2024. And here’s the coolest part – 77% of these new registrants are aged 18 to 35. That means young adults are leading the charge to save lives! 🙌
The report also breaks down overall organ donation cases in 2024: 6,744 were posthumous donations, and 4,505 came from living relatives. Plus, hospitals in the Chinese mainland performed over 24,000 transplant surgeries last year. Talk about life-changing impact! 🔄
The three-day event in Guangzhou (Dec 6–8) was organized by the China Organ Transplantation Development Foundation and the China Organ Donation Administrative Center under the guidance of the China National Organ Donation and Transplantation Committee. It’s clear that efforts to streamline donation processes and spread awareness are paying off. 💪
For young people across South and Southeast Asia, this trend is inspiring. It shows how a community mindset and tech-friendly registration platforms can make a real difference. Who knows? Maybe it’s time we all consider checking that organ donor box. 📝✨
Reference(s):
More young Chinese willing to donate organs when they die: report
cgtn.com
