Mexico City, August 29, 2026 – An inter-institutional collaboration agreement has been signed by key officials in Mexico City to significantly expedite the processes of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The initiative aims to save or improve the quality of life for a greater number of individuals currently on waiting lists.
Key Officials Sign Agreement to Streamline Organ Donation
The agreement was formalized by Dr. Nadine Gasman Zylbermann, Secretary of Public Health of Mexico City; Bertha Alcalde Luján, Attorney General of the capital; and Rosa Erro Aboytia, Director General of the National Transplant Center (Cenatra). The signing took place with the explicit goal of enhancing the efficiency of organ and tissue procurement and transplantation within the city.
Dr. Gasman emphasized that this instrument will facilitate timely intervention in donation processes, particularly in cases where probable criminal acts are under investigation. This approach seeks to maintain sensitivity towards families experiencing loss while ensuring that legal procedures do not unduly delay life-saving donations.
Response Times and Collaborative Efforts
A crucial aspect of the agreement is the establishment of strict response limits for the Public Ministry and forensic services, ranging between two and four hours, provided there is a duly founded justification. Dr. Gasman underscored that no hospital or institution can effectively carry out this complex task in isolation, highlighting the necessity of coordinated efforts.
Impact on Waiting Lists and Infrastructure
During her intervention, Rosa Erro Aboytia stressed the profound importance of these actions, especially for the more than 17,000 people currently awaiting an organ or tissue in Mexico. The expedited process is expected to significantly reduce waiting times and increase the number of successful transplantations.
Attorney General Bertha Alcalde Luján further clarified that in complex scenarios, where the loss of a potential donor’s life is linked to an investigation of a potentially criminal act, medical attention and justice administration must work in close coordination. She emphasized that every minute is critical to ensure due process and to protect the evidence necessary for clarifying the facts, without hindering the donation process.
Authorized Establishments and Donation Statistics
Mexico City boasts a robust infrastructure for organ donation, with 80 health establishments authorized for donation, transplantation, or as active tissue banks. Of these, 60 are authorized for donation, and 56 for transplantation. These facilities play a vital role in the city’s commitment to improving public health outcomes through organ donation.
As of August 2026, the city has successfully completed 257 deceased donor donations this year. In 61.24% of these cases, organs were procured for transplantation, demonstrating a significant success rate in converting donations into life-saving procedures.
The Secretaría de Salud Pública de la Ciudad de México shared on social media: “A transplant not only saves a patient: it transforms and gives hope to an entire family. ❤️🩹👨👩👧👦✨ Decide and become an organ and tissue donor. 🫀🫁🩺 With your help, you can change a life and give hope to someone else. 💚🤝#YoSoyDonanteYMiFamiliaLoSabe #SaludPública…”
This new agreement marks a significant step forward in Mexico City’s efforts to enhance its organ donation and transplantation program, promising hope and improved quality of life for thousands of its residents.
Source: https://oncenoticias.digital/salud/cdmx-agilizara-donacion-y-trasplante-de-organos/583938/
