The aid group Doctors Without Borders says at some of its surgical centers there is a 10 to 12 day backlog of patients, some of whom are dying from infection of untreated wounds.
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The truth is, there are somewounds that have not yet healed.
Prof Harding said treating wounds takes up around 5% of the NHS's budget compared, with somewounds such as those derived from diabetes accounting for up to 70% of non-traumatic amputation.