A Nigerian Family's Journey: Emeka Okafor's Living Donor Liver Transplant

When Emeka Okafor was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease in Lagos, doctors told his family that a transplant was his only option — and that the wait for a deceased-donor liver could take years he didn't have. His younger brother offered to be a living donor, and the family turned to GD Healthcare to find the right transplant center.

They were connected with Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin, one of the most experienced living-donor liver transplant surgeons in Asia, at Medanta – The Medicity.

Throughout their medical journey, GD Healthcare provided comprehensive assistance, including:

• Coordinating pre-transplant evaluations for both Emeka and his brother
• Matching them with Dr. Soin's transplant team for a joint consultation
• Arranging medical visas for both patient and donor
• Securing extended-stay accommodation near the hospital for six weeks
• Providing daily coordination between the hospital and the family back home

The transplant was a success, and both brothers recovered under close monitoring at Medanta's transplant ICU.

"My brother gave me a second chance at life, and Dr. Soin's team gave us the confidence that it would work. We will never forget the care we received."

Eight months on, Emeka has returned to full health and is back running his business in Lagos.