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Caesarean section

Is SA’s Caesarean section rate too high in the public sector? Yes and no

South Africa

Is SA’s Caesarean section rate too high in the public sector? Yes and no

By Jennifer Smout

South Africa’s high rates of Caesarean section – what’s happening in the private sector?

South Africa

South Africa’s high rates of Caesarean section – what’s happening in the private sector?

By Jennifer Smout

Gauteng’s public hospitals: Shocking number of patients suffer serious adverse events every year

South Africa

Gauteng’s public hospitals: Shocking number of patients suffer serious adverse events every year

By Thabo Molelekwa for Spotlight

Maternal health and the Coronavirus

South Africa

Maternal health and the Coronavirus

By Mmatshilo Motsei

Broken babies, dying patients as North West hospital crisis deepens

South Africa

Broken babies, dying patients as North West hospital crisis deepens

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

Health-E: When a child gives birth, who failed her?

South Africa

Health-E: When a child gives birth, who failed her?

By Health-e News