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Plans to end backlog in pediatric surgical operations

JOHANNESBURG - There are concerns about a backlog in pediatric surgical operations in the country.

The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital is working to reduce this backlog.

READ: Gauteng's surgeries backlog cleared

On 24 June, the facility initiated Khanyisa General Surgery Week.

During this period, its pediatric surgical team will be focusing on clearing the backlog of day cases.

Professor Andrew Duncan Grieve Head of Pediatric Surgery  at Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital discussed this with eNCA. 

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