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Bruce Wilson, who fell through a roof and broke his femur has spoken about the nightmare 19 days he languished in a state hospital awaiting emergency surgery.
ALEX VAN DEN HEEVER

Man waits 19 days for emergency operation at public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Bruce Wilson’s experience reflects that of other state patients. Ambulances were in short supply, wards were overcrowded, linen and patients’ clothing was dirty

  • Lyse Comins
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