Financing reforms needed to turn stem cell donor matches into transplants in South Africa

Key Takeaways

• Late diagnosis can prevent patients from receiving transplants
• Fragmented referrals and delayed testing can hinder the transplant process
• Limited specialist capacity and unavailable transplant beds are major obstacles
• Treatment costs are often unaffordable for families and the health system
• Transport, accommodation, and time away from work can make treatment inaccessible