This technology, the first‑of‑its‑kind liver perfusion machine on the continent, can preserve and resuscitate donor livers before transplantation—expanding the donor pool for South Africa’s deserving recipients, reducing complications, and shortening hospital stays.
Outcomes will be tracked over the next 12–18 months, with long‑term benefits expected to far outweigh the cost.
The machine was officially launched on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre.
The atmosphere was filled with excitement, with dedicated transplant teams eager to make a difference in the lives of patients across the country, both adults and children.
- Read the official media release
- Images courtesy of Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre
