RIYADH (Web Desk) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved the awarding of the King Abdulaziz Medal (Third Class) to 200 Saudi citizens who donated their organs.
According to Saudi media, the announcement aims to honor the spirit of humanitarianism and encourage others to contribute to organ donation. Saudi Arabia recorded a rise in organ donation rates during 2024, reaching 4.9 percent.
Reports further stated that the Kingdom currently has 31 organ transplant centers, 55 percent of which specialize in kidney transplants. Additionally, there are dedicated centers for liver, heart, pancreas, lung, and intestinal transplants.