Speech by President Michael D. Higgins At a Reception for the Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association Áras an Uachtaráin …
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The Irish Kidney Association's Virtual 35th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
by News Sourceby News SourceThe Irish Kidney Association’s first virtual and 35th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving, to honour and remember …
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What has been achieved in the one year since organ donation law reform? – Irish News
by News Sourceby News SourceSince the Dice Law came into force in Northern Ireland a year ago, almost 40,000 people have joined the organ donor register to give the gift of life to others. …
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Liver Transplantation
9-year-old Irish boy who received liver transplant now battling cancer, mother says 'needs a miracle'
A nine-year-old Irish boy who underwent a liver transplant four months ago is now battling cancer, with his mother claiming he now “needs a miracle”. Charlie Lynch has amazed doctors …
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Kidney Transplantation
An Irish woman donated a kidney to save a friend who was born just four minutes after her in the same hospital.
Born four minutes apart in the same maternity hospital, the two women's 50-year friendship was cemented when one woman donated a kidney to save the lives of a sick friend …
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Liver Transplantation
My Perfect Cousin – Northern Irish student Aaron was saved by a relative who was a perfect match for a living donor liver transplant
Aaron Smith, from Omagh, became the first adult in Northern Ireland to receive a living donor liver transplant after his cousin Robert Smith came to his rescue. Aaron had to …
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Beaumont Hospital has rescinded a recommendation by top doctors to remove unvaccinated COVID-19 patients from the kidney transplant waiting list. The move comes more than two weeks after a letter …
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Liver Transplantation
Irish traditional musician Sharon Shannon is urging people to carry their organ donor cards after her partner received a life-saving liver transplant.
Sharon Shannon said her partner's life was “narrowly saved” by a liver transplant and urged people to learn about the importance of organ donation. The accordion singer said she was …
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Opt-out organ donation saves lives June Shannon Policy News | May 3, 2019 Welcome step towards opt-out system for organ donation consent The Irish Heart Foundation warmly welcomed …
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Irish comedian Jarlath Regan reveals he will donate a kidney to save his brother's life
by David Maherby David MaherIrish comedian Jarlath Regan has revealed he will donate a kidney to save his brother's life. The funnyman said there was no discussion at all when the question was asked. …