Milagros Contreras

Milagros Contreras

patient Dominican Republic

Milagros Contreras is a pioneering figure in the medical field of organ transplantation in her country, as she became the first patient to receive a kidney transplant from a deceased donor in 2007. After enduring a year of chronic kidney failure, she received a life-saving transplant that transformed her life, allowing her to regain her health and continue her career as a teacher. Despite facing ongoing health challenges, including osteoporosis and vision impairment, Contreras remains an advocate for organ donation awareness, reflecting on the misconceptions that previously prevented potential donors in her family from stepping forward.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
8,805
Power
72$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 10,847,910 8,805 $89,000 72$
Totals 1 10,847,910 8,805 $89,000 72$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Milagros Contreras is the first patient in the country to receive a kidney transplant from a deceased donor. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Milagros Contreras, la primera paciente renal trasplantada en el país de un donante fallecido