While most male circumcisions performed in the Eastern Cape are done in the traditional manner, there are also significant numbers of medical male circumcisions being conducted.
The waiting list for wheelchairs in the Eastern Cape is more than 10 times longer than in other provinces. Lawsuits for medical negligence to the tune of R40bn have been filed against the provincial health department in the past decade, making less money available for wheelchairs.
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