SA’s c-section rates at a high in both public and private sector
By: Natasha Archary South Africa's c-section rates is the highest in the world. In September, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) report showed the rate of c-section births doubled in the private sector compared to natural deliveries. In 2018 76.8% of c-sections were reported at private hospitals in the country compared to 26.2% in public facilities. The estimated cost of a c-section in SA is R42,000 and the council […]