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Africa's First Liver Perfusion Machine Arrives at Wits

Published Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Updated June 12

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  • Medical Innovation and Regional Impact — 1 source

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The Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in South Africa has acquired Africa's first state-of-the-art liver perfusion machine. This medical innovation is anticipated to significantly address organ shortages and enhance transplant success rates throughout the continent.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in South Africa has become the first institution in Africa to introduce a state-of-the-art liver perfusion machine.
  • The new liver perfusion machine is expected to address local organ shortages and improve transplant outcomes across the African continent.

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Medical Innovation and Regional Impact
  • News24

    The article highlights a significant medical innovation in South Africa, emphasizing its potential to address local organ shortages and improve transplant outcomes across Africa.

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