Organ donation surges in 2016

Doctors performing a medical procedure

Doctors performing a medical procedure Source: (File: SBS)

Organ donation has surged in the past year, with a record 1400 lives saved through transplants -- according to the Australian Organ and Tissue Authority. Donor advocates say there is still much room for improvement -- and they are urging more people to join the national organ and tissue register. Camille Bianchi reports.



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