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Chained patients rescued at South African rehab facility suspected of operating illegally
Patients who had been kept in chains were rescued from a rehabilitation centre in South Africa that is suspected of operating illegally. The centre had 200 patients, some of whom were found with sores across their bodies and housed in overcrowded rooms.
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What to know
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Chained patients were rescued from a South African rehabilitation centre suspected of operating illegally.
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The centre had 200 patients; some had extensive sores and were in overcrowded rooms.
Why it matters
The restraints and overcrowding highlight the importance of patients' safety and living conditions.
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