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Madeleine Hicklin stands by her explosive claims of medicine shortages at Johannesburg’s Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, despite the Gauteng Department of Health calling her account misleading—especially over a ward number mix-up. While admitting the error, she insists the core issue of drug unavailability is real, citing recent access to liquid nitrogen for skin cancer patients as proof. Refusing to retract or correct her statements, Hicklin warns of deadly consequences for patients, while the health department urges caution, warning that unverified claims could fuel panic and damage public trust in the healthcare system.

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