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Pandemic causes decline in number of organ donors

Medical team carrying organ transplants box by ambulance

Medical team carrying organ transplants box by ambulance Source: Getty Images

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted organ and tissue donation in Australia. SBS explores why donation rates are low among migrant communities and Australians born overseas.


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By Marcus Megalokonomos

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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted organ and tissue donation in Australia. SBS explores why donation rates are low among migrant communities and Australians born overseas.



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