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