Doctors, nurses and water to be sent to initiation schools in Eastern Cape.
“One death is one too many. We also want to prevent a situation where those who might be victims of botched circumcisions might need penile amputations because medical assistance is sought very late.
She said the department had allocated more than R20m for additional 4x4 vehicles and the supply of medical essentials and water.
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