On Sunday, the Western Cape Health & Wellness Department announced the birth of 192 babies in the province’s public facilities. A total of 94 boys and 98 girls were put to bed.
The first baby delivered on New Year’s Day was a boy born at Mitchells Plain Hospital at 00:25.
PICTURE - WCDoH: The first baby of 2023 born to Ashiekia Ellie at Mitchells Plain Hospital.New
Somerset Hospital and Tygerberg Hospital both delivered twin sets.
The Western Cape health
department has committed itself to assisting parents on this exciting journey
by offering comprehensive child health services.
‘’We congratulate the families
of the newborns on the safe arrival of their little bundles of joy and wish
them many years of happiness and good health. May you cherish the time together
with your little ones, as parenthood is one of the most fulfilling and at times
tough journeys.’’
‘’A child’s health is most
vulnerable during the first 1 000 days of its life. This period, from
conception until a child’s second birthday, offers a unique window of
opportunity to shape healthier and more prosperous futures. The importance of
having your baby fully immunised against diseases cannot be stressed enough,’’
added the department.
‘’Ensure that your baby is
fully immunised and follow the advice of healthcare workers at your local
clinic. Make time to play with your child and support him or her as they grow
and develop. Remember to take care of yourself as well,’’ the department
concluded.
By: Sibulele Stuurman; Edited
by: Mitchum George
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