Bone marrow donor and recipient reunite at conference – SABC News [Video]

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Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are often the only option to save the lives of people diagnosed with blood diseases such as leukemia.

Globally, there is a great need for people of diverse backgrounds to become potential donors, as finding a suitable genetic match is key to the success of treatment.

This week, the South African Bone Marrow Registry hosted the 14th International Donor Registry Conference, bringing specialists from more than 40 countries together.

On Thursday night, the conference came to a rousing close with an extraordinary rare meeting between a donor and recipient, who are from opposite sides of the world.

Enjoy behind-the-scenes coverage of Day 3 at the International Donor Registry Conference & WMDA meetings.

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— SA Bone Marrow Reg (@sabonemreg) June 27, 2024

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