KZN hospital runs out of beds as patients wait up to five days for admission

Author: Sakhiseni NxumaloPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: South Africa

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KZN hospital runs out of beds as patients wait up to five days for admission

A hospital in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has run out of beds, forcing patients to wait up to five days for admission. The situation highlights the strain on the province's healthcare system.

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