# The Charlotte Maxeke Hospital is facing an urgent court challenge after refusing to assist a 15-year-old Zimbabwean girl in need of a liver transplant. Diagnosed with auto-immune hepatitis, her mother says the hospital demanded valid documents before treatment. Human rights lawyer Simba Chitando calls it a blatantly xenophobic act as the teenager’s condition continues to worsen. The family argues the denial violates her constitutional right to life and protection under the Children’s Act. The matter is expected to be heard in court soon.
Charlotte Maxeke Hospital faces court challenge for denying Zimbabwean teen lifesaving liver transplant