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Not me being almost 29 and someone asking me what grade I'm in 😭

Nothing's as it should be but still super grateful for where I am compared to the dark and hopeless existence I was living

everyone in your life has a purpose

@chukwudiokechu9 @historyinmemes I read that part they failed to put the appropriate title before Dr. Christiaan Barnard's name and misspelt his name.

@Stephy_West @historyinmemes Read before commenting The post is about first transplant in Poland

In 1987, Dr. Zbigniew Religa achieved a significant milestone in Polish medical history by successfully completing the country's first-ever heart transplant. The surgery, which lasted a staggering 23 hours, was considered incredibly challenging at the time. In a remarkable photograph capturing the moment, Dr. Religa can be seen closely monitoring the patient's vital signs. Interestingly, the picture also shows Dr. Religa's exhausted assistant, who took a moment to rest on the floor in the corner due to the physically demanding nature of the procedure. Despite facing medical odds and working within a healthcare system considered one of the worst in Europe at the time, Dr. Religa and his team forged ahead with the groundbreaking surgery. The complexity of the procedure is evident from the multitude of tubes and the clutter surrounding the patient. The patient in the photograph is Tadeusz Zytkiewicz, who lived for another three decades before passing away in 2017. It is worth noting that Dr. Religa, a heavy smoker, tragically succumbed to lung cancer in 2009. This iconic photograph, capturing a pivotal moment in medical history, has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the 100 most important pictures ever taken. Below the image, Zytkiewicz is seen proudly holding a printed copy of the photograph depicting himself on the operating table. The achievement of the first heart transplant in Poland marked a truly remarkable moment for humanity, despite the fact that the initial heart transplant was performed in South Africa by Christian Barnard in 1967.

BREAKING: 🇿🇦 South Africa's rand has fallen to a record low against the US Dollar

🇿🇦 South Africa youth unemployment rate Five years ago: 52% Three years ago: 59% Now: 61%

New: The DA exposes ANC plan to block rollout of @elonmusk's Starlink internet in South Africa unless Musk hands over 30% ownership to connected BEE cadres. Rural communities in Africa will soon access high speed internet through Starlink. But not SA, because of ANC corruption.

BRICS currency is coming into effect next month already !?

South Africa is not renewing the work permits of 160,000 Zimbabweans. They could face deportation before their work permits expire in June 2023.

“God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons that we could learn in no other way.” - C.S. Lewis

Breaking News: Legendary and celebrated broadcaster Mark Pilgrim has passed away at the age 53 #MarkPilgrim

I've had pretty pathetic birthdays before but this was definitely the saddest birthday yet

100% 🙏

“Readers are advised to remember that the devil is a liar.” - C.S. Lewis

Damn this really shook the world

Kiernan "AKA" Forbes has been shot and killed - along with another man - in a shooting at a popular night spot on Durban’s Florida. news24.com/news24/SouthAf…

i never forget what ppl do for me, especially when i’m down