Nine-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann receives heart transplant after eight-year wait
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Nine-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann receives heart transplant after eight-year wait

21 Jul 2026 · Originally published 21 Jul 2026 10/10 Original headline: Dáithí Mac Gabhann: Nine-year-old receives heart transplant
Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who campaigned for changes to organ donation laws in Northern Ireland, has undergone a successful heart transplant at Freeman Hospital. After waiting eight years for a donor, his recovery marks a significant milestone for the boy born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
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