Hong Kong organ donor registry hits record 425,000, but only 6% of population
Hong Kong's Central Organ Donation Registry has reached a record 425,000 registrants, but this represents less than 6 per cent of the 7.5 million population. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau urged more citizens to register, noting over 2,000 patients await transplants.
Hong Kong's Central Organ Donation Registry has reached a record 425,000 registrants as of last year, but this represents less than 6 per cent of the city's 7.5 million population, Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said on 14 November.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of Organ Donation Day 2026 at Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Lo said there remains significant room for improvement. The event was jointly organised by the Health Bureau, the Department of Health and RTHK.
More than 2,000 patients are currently waiting for organ transplants, Lo noted, underscoring the continuing high demand. Last year, 37 deceased donors gave organs to help others, with each donor able to help six to seven patients regain their health.
Lo said 58 kidney transplants, 29 liver transplants, 12 heart transplants and six lung transplants were performed last year, benefiting nearly 100 patients and affecting the wellbeing of many families.
The secretary urged all citizens who have not yet registered on the government's central organ donation registry to show their support. He noted that authorities had recently passed legislation on advance medical directives, allowing citizens to make pre-emptive decisions about organ donation and bring hope to more patients.
