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flag Teen Ryan Lim receives liver transplant after battling autoimmune hepatitis since age five.

flag Ryan Lim, a 17-year-old from Singapore diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) at age five, received a liver transplant in September 2023. flag AIH causes the immune system to attack the liver, leading to inflammation and potential liver failure. flag Initially, Ryan's father was a potential donor but was found unsuitable due to a blood vessel issue. flag An altruistic donor was then found. flag The transplant, performed at the National University Children's Medical Institute, helped Ryan overcome the condition.

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