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Hamilton Naki
South African surgeon (1926-2005) · South Africa · Doctors · Died at 78
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Something wrong?Hamilton Naki was a South African laboratory assistant known for his contributions to surgical research and medical training despite having no formal medical training.
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Hamilton Naki was a South African laboratory assistant known for his contributions to surgical research and medical training despite having no formal medical training. He worked with cardiac surgeon Christiaan Barnard at the University of Cape Town, where he was involved with organ transplant research on animals and trained medical students in surgical techniques. His contributions to medical science, particularly in an era of racial segregation and apartheid, have been recognized as remarkable.
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