COVID-19 - Africa 'Last in Line' Amid Global Ventilator Shortage
"There is definitely a shortage of ventilators [globally], and we are all trying our best to give everyone a fair chance. It's also unfair to now try and jump the queue. Africa is unfortunately at the back of the line right now," said Marius Fourie, the managing director of Draeger South Africa.
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