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Today, there are more than 600 patients waiting for an organ transplant in Singapore. Moreover, the demand for cadaveric organs for transplant continues to increase rapidly. Between 1998 and 2003, the number of people waiting for a kidney increased by almost 20% to 673 patients.
 There is a similar shortage of cadaveric livers, hearts and corneas for transplant. About 15 patients die each year while waiting for a liver and about 3 patients die each year while waiting for a heart. The shortage of corneas for transplant means that we have to depend on overseas sources for corneas which may not be available in times of emergency.
Transplantation is one of the most remarkable successes in the history of medicine. It is often the only hope for people suffering from organ failure.
"I am really grateful to the family. I am crying because I am so happy. A million thanks to the family who saved my son's life."
Madam Suliana, whose son's life was saved by a cadaveric liver transplant.
Organ Donation is one of the greatest gifts that you can ever make. There are 2 ways in which you can help others through a gift of life.
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