The majority of the sample was able to perform as high as level four (out of five) of the literacy test, meaning they were able to read, comprehend and answer questions about a simple text, and level three in numeracy, i.e. they were able to perform basic arithmetic operations.

UNESCO: Country Profile: Angola

Dr Brennan, who was the clinical director of the service from October 1990 until he took paid leave in June 1997, failed to carry out a key test on dozens of women which involves taking a sample of cells from the suspected cancer with a fine needle, the GMC was told.

BBC: Doctors 'failed breast cancer patients'