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Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is facing a critical shortage of organ donors despite a rise in kidney failure cases. Low public awareness is a major factor, with only one organ and one tissue donor recorded in 2022 and none so far in 2023. Family consent remains crucial even if individuals have pledged to donate, and the process is time-sensitive. Kidney transplants are in highest demand due to the prevalence of chronic kidney diseases. Around 2,000 patients in Sarawak and 10,000 nationwide are on dialysis waiting for transplants.
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