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About this Activity
In this Meet the Researchers panel discussion, we bring together three leading voices in the field — Professor David Thomson, Dr Tinus du Toit, and Dr Zunaid Barday — to unpack their landmark observational study on controlled donation after circulatory death (DCD) in Africa.Widely adopted in other parts of the world, DCD has the potential to significantly expand the deceased donor pool in South Africa. Yet despite its promise, it has not been widely implemented locally.
Using their research as a springboard, our panel will explore the broader clinical realities, ethical considerations, and systemic barriers shaping the future of transplantation in the country.
From donor shortages and policy gaps to innovation in low-resource settings, this session is both an evidence-led deep dive and a call to reimagine what is possible for South Africa’s transplant landscape.
This is an opportunity for practitioners to critically engage with locally generated data, consider how international models might be adapted to South Africa’s unique context, and contribute to a conversation aimed at responsibly and effectively expanding access to life-saving transplant initiatives.
Presented as part of Organ Donor Awareness Month.
Themes for this Panel discussion include:
Understanding the donor shortage
Unpacking the factors driving South Africa’s low deceased donor rate and their impact on transplant waiting lists.
Expanding the donor pool
Exploring both established and emerging strategies, including controlled donation after circulatory death (DCD), to address critical gaps in organ availability.
Clinical realities in low-resource settings
How constraints in infrastructure, policy, and training influence transplant feasibility and outcomes.
Comparing donor pathways
What local and global data reveal about outcomes from different types of deceased donation.
Recipient and donor profiles
Insights from recent South African data and their implications for matching, prioritisation, and allocation.
Ethical and logistical considerations
Navigating the complexities of implementing new approaches while safeguarding equity and patient safety.
Your Panelists
Professor David Thomson
Consultant Transplant and Critical Care Surgeon at University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital
Dr Tinus du Toit
Head of Abdominal Transplantation, Groote Schuur Hospital
Dr Zunaid Barday
Nephrologist, Groote Schuur Hospital
Your Host
Linda Ravenhill
Editor, Medical Education Network
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This activity review is accredited for 1 Level 1 Clinical point on completion of at least 90% of this webinar.
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