As of May 22nd, the region has counted 115 deceased individuals who have donated their organs, a number that surpasses the same period last year by one unit. The Minister of Health, Fátima Matute, praised the "limitless selfless generosity in such painful moments," emphasizing that "thanks to them, Madrid has become a beacon of hope for patients who often had no other options."

To commemorate the National Day of Organ and Tissue Donors, celebrated on the first Wednesday of June, the minister presented the comic book Historia de una donación (History of a Donation) to patient associations. This initiative by the Regional Transplant Coordination Office aims to inform people of all ages about how this altruistic act can save the lives of patients with no alternative, showcasing the satisfaction and joy of recipients who can live with their families again.

In the last five years, the Community of Madrid has seen a 62% increase in donations, exceeding 40 donors per million inhabitants. The growth is particularly notable at 300% for controlled asystole donations. This pioneering technique in Spain artificially maintains blood flow after death to ensure organs have oxygen, facilitating their viability and reducing rejection in the recipient.

Madrid's public healthcare system is at the forefront of applying this technique and remains the only region performing all types of explants and transplants. The Madrilenian Health Service (SERMAS) relies on the dedication of transplant coordinators in its 24 accredited public hospitals for organ and tissue donation, with 37 programs for adult or pediatric recipients. Their activity has led to 410 transplants so far in 2026, 14 more than in the first half of 2025.

Any resident of Madrid can use their Virtual Health Card (TSV) to express their wish to be an organ donor, thereby assisting healthcare professionals and reinforcing the legal guarantees of this altruistic gesture.