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When Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first human-to-human heart transplant in December, 1967, in South Africa, the operation was regarded as a great victory for science, much as the first moon landing would two years later.

Over 2000 gather at service to honour organ donors and their families

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Over 2000 gather at service to honour organ donors and their families
Westmeath woman and donor mother celebrate kidney transplant 40 years ago

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Westmeath woman and donor mother celebrate kidney transplant 40 years ago
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I received a kidney transplant just before Christmas 2013. I am writing to describe the effect it has on my life.

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