Transplantation reduces healthcare costs, says Swisstransplant

Transplantation not only improves quality of life, but it also saves money, said Swisstransplant on Saturday, National Organ Donation Day. Kidney transplants are particularly concerned. "Renal transplants in particular offer significant savings for the health insurance system, particularly given the tight financial situation of the healthcare system," said Franz Immer, director of Swisstransplant, on Swiss public television RTS. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Of the 2,225 patients on the waiting list for an organ donation in 2023, around two-thirds, or 1,490 people, were waiting for a kidney donation, said Swisstransplant in a press release. Kidney failure therefore places a heavy burden on the healthcare system. + Why the Swiss are donating more organs for transplant People suffering from kidney failure generally require blood purification. These dialyses are carried out around three times a week for four hours, mostly in hospital. "In principle, a ...