health
‘The patients scattered’: how gun crime cuts off healthcare for South Africa’s poorest
Cities see surge in attacks and extortion demands at clinics in townships, leaving patients and staff vulnerable
TL;DR
- Clinics in South African townships are facing a surge in attacks.
- Extortion demands are also increasing at these facilities.
- Both patients and healthcare staff are left vulnerable due to the violence.
- The crime wave is impacting the accessibility of healthcare for the poorest populations.