02/12/2025
Biliary atresia is a rare and serious liver condition that affects approximately 1 in 15,000–20,000 infants in South Africa. If unrecognised and untreated in the first weeks of life, it can lead to irreversible liver damage. Early diagnosis and timely intervention, including Kasai portoenterostomy and, where necessary, liver transplantation, significantly improve outcomes.
On Monday, 2 December, WDGMC invites colleagues, patients, families, and the wider community to show their support by wearing brightly coloured, deliberately mismatched socks. This simple act helps spark conversations and raises vital awareness of this little-known disease.
Please wear your odd socks on 2 December, share a photograph on social media, tag , and use the hashtags and .
Together, we can highlight the importance of recognising early signs (prolonged jaundice beyond 14 days, pale stools, and dark urine), support affected families, and advance research towards better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
