Take a closer look a key milestones and statistical data about organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Slovenia in 2024 and in comparison with previous years.
Unfortunately, last year was not the most encouraging year for users and providers of healthcare services in Slovenia. The negative consequences of the long-standing doctors’ strike, numerous internal and external personnel and system problems in the healthcare sector were also transferred to the donor programme. We have taken an active approach to resolving the deteriorating situation and introduced several short-term measures in the second half of the year, including early audit meetings in institutions participating in the national donor network.
Numbers in the donor programme were lower compared to the record year 2023. The detection of potential deceased donors decreased. In 2024, 63 suitable donors were maintained in donor centres. 47 active donors donated 146 organs for transplantation. We have managed to maintain a high level of consent to donation from relatives (> 82%), which contributed significantly to the stable yearly results. It is encouraging that the number of entries on the waiting lists for transplantation has increased, as this allows more organs to find a final recipient from Slovenia.
Despite unfavourable external circumstances, we managed to achieve most of Institute’s annual goals and even reach outstanding results in the sphere of develeopment of digital infrastructure, communication, international projects, and other fields. We invite you to browse through our comprehensive annual publication and find out more about work results.
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Slovenia in 2024
