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UAE Hits Major Milestone With Over 1,195 Organ Transplants and 39,000 Donors

Wed, Aug 12, 2026(90d ago)UAE

The UAE has reached a significant healthcare landmark, with over 39,000 individuals now registered as organ donors and more than 1,195 successful transplant surgeries completed under the national Hayat programme. During the commemoration of World Organ Donation Day, officials highlighted these figures as proof of the public's deepening trust in the nation’s medical infrastructure. Currently, the UAE leads the GCC in the growth of both donor registration and transplant procedures, with the Hayat initiative gaining global recognition as one of the fastest-expanding programs of its kind.

Beyond the medical statistics, health authorities emphasize that organ donation is deeply rooted in the UAE’s core values of social solidarity and humanitarian generosity. Each successful procedure offers more than just a medical recovery; it provides families with renewed hope and stability, directly supporting the national "We the UAE 2031" vision for a healthier society. To sustain this momentum, the government is continuing its call for more residents to sign up as donors, aiming to shorten waiting times for patients and further strengthen the country’s world-class healthcare ecosystem.

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