2 January 2006
Maternity wards at 10 public hospitals in the Free State experienced a quiet
New Yearâs day this year with 37 babies being born.
Staff at the Elizabeth Ross District Hospital in QwaQwa welcomed the first
baby born at 00:57. Ms Teboho Mokoena gave birth to a healthy boy weighing 3,68
kg. The first three babies born in 2006 were all boys and Morena Victor Peza
was welcomed at 01:00 at the Botshabelo District Hospital weighing 3,1kg. Ms
Mataiji gave birth to her son, weighing 4,8kg at 01:30 at the Diamant District
Hospital in Jagersfontein.
Bongani Regional Hospital in Welkom played host to nine new-borns yesterday
and the Elizabeth Ross District Hospital in QwaQwa hosted six.
Congratulations to all the proud parents!
Enquiries: Elke de Witt
Manager: Corporate Communication Services
Tel: (051) 408 1273
Cell: 083 561 6517
Fax: (051) 408 1579
E-mail: dewitte@fshealth.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Health, Free State Provincial Government
2 January 2006
