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paramedics

Funding shortfall and poor roads to blame for ambulance woes, says Eastern Cape health dept

South Africa

Funding shortfall and poor roads to blame for ambulance woes, says Eastern Cape health dept

By Luvuyo Mehlwana for Spotlight

An ambitious new turnaround plan could boost the embattled Robert Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley

South Africa

An ambitious new turnaround plan could boost the embattled Robert Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley

By Refilwe Mekoa and Alicestine October for Spotlight

On call with the unsung ambulance heroes who face violence and robbery while trying to save lives

South Africa

On call with the unsung ambulance heroes who face violence and robbery while trying to save lives

By Shiraaz Mohamed

Paramedics on red alert: EMS crews in Western Cape increasingly in the line of fire

South Africa

Paramedics on red alert: EMS crews in Western Cape increasingly in the line of fire

By Victoria O’Regan

Covid-19: This second wave is relentless, say paramedics

South Africa

Covid-19: This second wave is relentless, say paramedics

By James Stent for GroundUp

Covid-19 Frontline Fighters: ‘When staff become patients, it’s heartbreaking’

South Africa

Covid-19 Frontline Fighters: ‘When staff become patients, it’s heartbreaking’

By Shiraaz Mohamed

On the streets with paramedics amid Covid-19 and high crime rates

South Africa

On the streets with paramedics amid Covid-19 and high crime rates

By Melissa Javan for Spotlight