South Africa: Water Cuts in South Africa Are Hurting Hospitals and Clinics - There's an Increased Risk of Infections

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa is a water scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse. Treating and distributing water requires electricity. Some of the country's biggest cities have had to impose water restrictions and residents in other parts have gone months without regular water supply. Unfortunately, health facilities have not been spared. There have been numerous media reports of hospitals and clinics around the country being hit by water shortages. T