South Africans urged to register as organ donors amid transplant shortage
“The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is encouraging communities to register as organ and tissue donors and to have open conversations with their families about their wishes, giving hope to thousands of people waiting for a life-saving transplant,” Mabona said.
The Gauteng Department of Health also encouraged residents to discuss their donation wishes with loved ones in advance The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has urged communities to sign up as organ and tissue donors and to talk openly with their families about their wishes, as thousands of South Africans continue to wait for life-saving transplants.
Thousands still waiting for transplants According to the department, roughly 6 500 people were waiting for organ and tissue transplants across South Africa, a number that included many children.
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