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critical care

Africa has higher death rate among critically ill Covid-19 patients than anywhere else

South Africa

Africa has higher death rate among critically ill Covid-19 patients than anywhere else

By Elsabé Brits

Eastern Cape urgently needs more critical care beds to deal with Covid-19 surge

South Africa

Eastern Cape urgently needs more critical care beds to deal with Covid-19 surge

By Estelle Ellis

Over 70% of surgeries in SA will be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 – how will we catch up?

South Africa

Over 70% of surgeries in SA will be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 – how will we catch up?

By Bruce Biccard & Lydia Cairncross