The North West MEC for Health Dr Magome Masike invites the media and health reporters to a Forum where they will be briefed about investigations into maternal, child and infant mortality in the Province.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 340,000 women in the world die each year, with millions more suffering infection and disability, as a result of preventable maternal causes. Research indicates that 90% of maternal deaths occur particularly in developing countries. The North West Department of Health is committed to reducing infant and maternal mortality.
The purpose of the Mother Child and Women’s Health (MCWH) forum is to ensure management commitment, quality of care and implementation of interventions that are geared towards decreasing maternal and child morbidity and mortality. The MEC will share the status of maternal and child morbidity and mortality with the Media.
The media and health reporters are invited to this Forum to be held as follows:
Date: 22 November 2016
Venue: Jennelis Guest Lodge, Brits
Time: 11h00
Enquiries:
Tebogo Lekgethwane
Department Spokesperson
Cell: 082 929 9958
E-mail: tlekgethwane@nwpg.gov.za
