Weelee, South Africa’s most trusted buying and selling used car marketplaces, is proud to announce its support for the introduction of a state-of-the-art liver perfusion machine at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC), the first transplant centre on the African continent to implement this life-saving technology.
This advanced machine perfusion system allows donor livers to be kept functioning outside the body, enabling clinicians to assess, monitor, and actively optimise organ condition in real time. In a country where organ shortages severely limit life-saving transplants, this technology has the potential to significantly increase organ utilisation, reduce complications, and improve outcomes for patients on the transplant waiting list.
“At Weelee, we believe true innovation should benefit society as a whole. That’s why we’re proud to support Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in bringing this cutting-edge liver perfusion technology to South Africa,” says Errol Levin, CEO of Weelee. “By helping to expand the pool of viable donor organs, we’re supporting a project that will save lives and strengthen our country’s transplant capabilities. This partnership reflects our commitment to making a meaningful, positive impact beyond business.”
WDGMCis home to one of Africa’s leading liver transplant programmes. Through its partnership with Surgeons for Little Lives and with the support of corporate sponsor Weelee, the Centre continues to drive innovation in specialised transplant care, research, and training while strengthening collaboration across South Africa’s public and private healthcare sectors.
“Every viable organ matters in South Africa’s transplant environment,” said Professor Jerome Loveland, Head of Solid Organ Transplantation at WDGMC. “Technologies like machine perfusion help us make better-informed decisions and expand the pool of usable organs, directly benefiting patients who might otherwise not survive the wait.”
Weelee’s involvement reflects its broader commitment to social impact and supporting initiatives that deliver meaningful change in South African communities. By backing this pioneering medical advancement, Weelee is helping to strengthen the country’s transplant ecosystem and contribute to better health outcomes for patients facing end-stage liver disease.
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