An introduction to surgical challenges and priorities in rural areas

Authors

  • N Ndwamato Deputy Director, Department of Health, Provincial Government of Limpopo, South Africa
  • AB (Sebastian) van As Head, Department of General Surgery, Pietersburg Hospital, Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa; Head, Surgical Services, Limpopo Province, South Africa; Head of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2022.v112i11b.16817

Keywords:

surgical

Abstract

An introduction to surgical challenges and priorities in rural areas

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2022-11-17

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Ndwamato N, van As A (Sebastian). An introduction to surgical challenges and priorities in rural areas. S Afr Med J [Internet]. 2022 Nov. 17 [cited 2026 Apr. 18];112(11b):885. Available from: https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/461

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