El Juan Ramon Jimenez Hospital in Huelva has recorded in January the First three organ and tissue donations of the year, according to the Andalusian Government in a press release. This beginning of the year highlights the commitment and solidarity of the families of Huelva, who have said yes to donation despite the pain of loss, giving a second chance to people who were waiting with hope for a vital transplant.
Last 2024, A total of 21 families made donations at the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital, while two others did so at the Infanta Elena Hospital and two others at the Riotinto Hospital. These contributions have made it possible to save or improve the quality of life of many patients, marking an annual balance of 25 donors in total.
More than 50 transplants performed in 2024 at the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital
Thanks to the 25 donors, 56 organ transplants were carried out during 2024. Of these, 30 were kidney transplants, 16 liver transplants, eight lung transplants, one heart transplant and one pancreatic transplant. Each of these procedures has meant a crucial change for patients who required immediate intervention to improve their quality of life or even save it.
The role of the Ophthalmology service of the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital It has also been fundamental, since they have been carried out 27 corneal transplants, restoring vision to patients with corneal blindness. In addition, 38 corneas and other eye tissues were removed, in a clear example of the importance of Donations also in the field of textiles.
Donated tissues, such as bones and heart valves, are sent to the Tissue Bank, where they are processed and preserved to be available for implants at the accredited centers of the Andalusian Health ServiceThis has enabled us to benefit numerous patients with various pathologies, such as cancer, who require bone transplants or other specialized treatments.
Donations in asystole and living donors, keys to saving lives
One of the most notable advances of the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital The most important factor in this process has been the increase in controlled asystole donations. This type of donation occurs after the irreversible cessation of cardiorespiratory functions and represents a highly complex process. Of the ten controlled asystole donations recorded, the rest of the donations were carried out after the brain death of the donors.
As for kidney patients, 31 people from Huelva received a kidney transplant in 2024Of these, seven cases correspond to early transplants, a modality in which the patient receives the organ before entering dialysis, thus avoiding the side effects of this therapy. In addition, three of these transplants were possible thanks to donations from living relatives, which reinforces the importance of the living donor in this type of procedure. Currently, 20 people from the province of Huelva remain on the waiting list to receive a kidney transplant.
Thanks to families and professionals
The Hematology Department of the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital has also played a crucial role, performing 12 bone marrow autotransplants in patients with serious pathologies such as multiple myeloma, lymphoma or acute leukaemia. These treatments represent an advanced therapeutic option that improves the prognosis and quality of life of those affected.
Behind every donation there is a human story of solidarity and hope. The Huelva Transplant Coordination has expressed its deep gratitude to the donor families for their generosity in times of pain. In addition, they have highlighted the work of health professionals, patient associations and entities that collaborate to promote social awareness around organ and tissue donation.
The Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital remains a benchmark in donation and transplantation in the province of Huelva, thanks to the "high level" of qualification of its staff and the efficient organisation of the entire process. This work continues to be essential to offer patients a new opportunity to live fully.
