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This specialist forensic nurse in Germiston helped put a serial rapist behind bars

Posted in: Gauteng, Healthcare system, Latest, Provinces, Spotlight

In a country like South Africa which grapples with a high prevalence of gender-based violence, forensic nursing unfortunately remains a largely overlooked specialisation, with little incentive for remuneration. One nurse tells Elna Schütz every flicker of hope a patient carries home is a reminder of why she chose this path.

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This specialist forensic nurse in Germiston helped put a serial rapist behind bars

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