Tshepong Hospital’s first open-heart surgery patient on the mend

Woman overcomes years-long fear to undergo successful surgery at the facility

27 May 2024 - 21:15

When Martha Vanstawel had surgery to treat her heart condition 18 years ago, she thought the worst of her problems were behind her. ..

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