Hope for transplant patients: Africa’s first liver perfusion machine lands at Wits

Author: Justine LebakaPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: South Africa

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Hope for transplant patients: Africa’s first liver perfusion machine lands at Wits

Africa's first liver perfusion machine has been installed at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa. The technology preserves livers for transplantation by maintaining their function outside the body. This offers hope for transplant patients in the region.

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