In a preliminary study, scientists have found evidence that babies' immune systems might tolerate a heart from a genetically modified pig — potentially a huge breakthrough for those waiting for donor hearts — but, if it proves a success, would it be socially acceptable?

On 3 December 2017 we celebrate the 50th commemoration of the first heart transplant that took place at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. Here's how the events unfolded.

With a second chance at life, Stanley Henkeman celebrates 10 years since his heart transplant.

Donating your organs for transplantation after you die is a selfless act. Doctors and surgeons have been hard at work over the last two centuries learning how to transplant organs successfully.

Managing to thaw frozen body organs without damaging them might be the key to creating a viable organ bank, researchers say.

Overdoses are resulting in more organ donations. A new study indicates that these organs can be appropriate for some transplant candidates.

The world's first heart transplant earned South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard worldwide acclaim, but it wasn't all moonshine and roses.

Health24 writer Marelize Wilke visited The Heart of Cape Town Museum to experience the night that led to the first human-to-human heart transplant.

Worldwide, every day 57 people receive organs – while 13 die waiting. Signing up to become an organ donor is simple and costs you nothing.