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South Africa’s Catholics need to know that the church approves of organ donations.
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Will the new pope continue support for ethical organ donation?

It is important for South Africa’s about 3.5 million Catholics to know that the church approves, especially given the low donor rates in the country

  • Terry Adams
5 min read
The demand for donor organs far outstrips the supply because data is not shared, not all hospitals are equipped to do transplants and the National Health Act is inadequate. Photo: Burger/Phanie /AFP
COVID 19

Immunocompromised finally prioritised for Covid-19 booster shots

Organ recipients are at greater risk of death from Covid-19, while waiting lists for transplants grow

  • Chris Bateman
8 min read
Research at Stellenbosch University looks at the link between viral infections and cardiovascular disease.
LIVING DONOR

Don’t harden your heart: Give it and save more than one life

One organ donor can save seven lives and improve the quality of life for 50 more people.

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read