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Doctors pen an open letter to The Minister of Health,and the Premier of Gauteng

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Today, Maverick Citizen published an unprecedented open letter written in solidarity with Dr Tim De Maayer, whose own open letter about the dire conditions at Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital earned him the support of many – and a suspension from work. Professor Lufuno Rudo wa Mathivha, Head of ICU at Baragwanath Hospital gives us more information.
22 Jun 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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