We spoke to Jooste Vermeulen, Executive Director of Business Development, about South Africa’s urgent organ donation crisis. With only 1.3 donors per million and just 0.2% of the population registered, thousands remain on waiting lists. Systemic gaps; like low awareness, poor referral practices, and cultural hesitancy—mean over 60 organs are lost weekly. Boosting education, coordination, and family consent could save countless lives across the country.

<p>We spoke to Jooste Vermeulen, Executive Director of Business Development, about South Africa&rsquo;s urgent organ donation crisis. With only 1.3 donors per million and just 0.2% of the population registered, thousands remain on waiting lists. Systemic gaps; like low awareness, poor referral practices, and cultural hesitancy&mdash;mean over 60 organs are lost weekly. Boosting education, coordination, and family consent could save countless lives across the country.</p>

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