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Cancer Treatment Can Be Improved through Public-Private Partnerships 1 month ago 5 min read
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, including in South Africa
1. However, the insurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that cancer patients are facing a further increased risk of mortality
2. As such, in light of the pandemic, cancer patients are treated as high-risk in South Africa due to them presenting underlying comorbidities and being immunosuppressed
3. Historically, however, there has been limited access to oncology treatment in the country’s public hospitals due to increasing cancer numbers. This was further exacerbated by the pandemic as associated services were reduced