Gauteng welcomes more than three hundred new babies
Public health facilities across Gauteng province was a buzz as 324 healthy babies were delivered on Christmas Day .
As in previous years, Soweto based Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic hospital was the highest with 47 babies while Rahima Moosa Mother and Child hospital had 32 babies including a set of twins.
Another set of twins, included in the total number of babies, was born at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic hospital.
Speaking at Sebokeng hospital yesterday, MEC Gwen Ramokgopa encouraged teenagers to use contraceptives and emphasized the importance of health education and that people must take the health, wellness and happiness campaign seriously. “I met a younger mother earlier today who was due to give birth and I encouraged her to go back to school after giving birth. Prevention is better than cure, younger mothers should wait until they are ready to have babies and should utilize our public health facilities for family planning at no cost”.
The gender split is 148 females and 176 males.
“The birth of a baby brings joy in the family especially when a baby is born on such a joyful day. Take care of your babies and ensure that they receive all the necessary healthcare and nutrients to ensure that they grow healthy and strong”, concluded MEC Ramokgopa.
In 2017, 389 babies were born in the province.
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