{
  "id": 832186,
  "title": "2,150 lives transformed: UAE organ transplants give patients a new lease on life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/2-150-lives-transformed-uae-organ-transplants-give-patients-a-new",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-14T02:51:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/2150-patients-benefit-from-uae-organ-transplants-1.500640449"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi has established itself as a global leader in organ transplantation, with 2,150 patients benefiting from life-saving procedures since the launch of the national \"Hayat\" organ and tissue donation programme in 2017. In 2025, 631 organ transplant operations were performed across the emirate, marking a 118% increase from the previous year. This success is attributed to Abu Dhabi's integrated organ transplantation ecosystem, which includes advanced infrastructure, cutting-edge healthcare facilities, world-class medical expertise, pioneering innovation, and international collaboration. The Multi-Organ Transplant Centre at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, the UAE's first of its kind, plays a crucial role in this ecosystem by providing specialized transplant care and operating the country's only heart and lung transplant program. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi remains committed to strengthening this ecosystem and providing the highest levels of care to patients in need.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi cements global leadership in organ transplantation as 2,150 patients receive life-saving procedures 631 organ transplants performed across the emirate in 2025, up 118% from 2024 Achievement reflects Abu Dhabi’s integrated organ transplantation ecosystem It brings together advanced infrastructure, healthcare facilities equipped with cutting-edge technologies, world-class medical…",
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}