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Discover how early diagnosis and treatment of clubfoot transformed the lives of children like Jessica and Amara, empowering them to lead active, fulfilling lives on World…
On its 70th anniversary, the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital urges parents and communities to take immediate action against preventable childhood burn injuries, which…
A heartwarming Christmas parade at Red Cross Hospital delights children with superheroes and Santa, spreading festive cheer to those unable to go home.
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital has unveiled a R90 million state-of-the-art orthopaedic centre, a significant milestone in paediatric healthcare that promises to…
Children are more prone than adults to suffer heatstroke or heat exhaustion during the hot summer months because their bodies produce more heat during physical activity while…
Mitch Tiltmann will tackle a gruelling triathlon to raise funds for RX Radio, which is based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and is run largely by children. Mr…
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and City librarians shared the joy of reading at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on World Read Aloud Day, Wednesday February 5. They…
The province’s hospitals are bracing for the usual spike in trauma cases over the festive season, say health officials. At the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on…
Early detection and treatment and education play a vital role in tackling diabetes, say state hospitals. “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps” the theme for World Diabetes Day, on…
Children must be protected from preventable ills, such as malnutrition, foetal alcohol syndrome and violence, so that the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital can focus on…
Providing secure car seats to families in need can help to prevent or lessen the severity of head injuries in children, says the African Brain Child. The clinical and research…
The provincial department of health reaffirmed its commitment to palliative care at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital last Thursday, ahead of World Hospice and…
Occupational therapist Irvin Mwadira provides support to a young patient and his mother at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. As Heart Awareness Month and…
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital CEO Dr Anita Parbhoo has received the 2024 Jakes Gerwel Award in Public Health. Dr Parbhoo received the award at a ceremony held at UWC…
August is National Organ Donor Awareness Month and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital is appealing to the public to embrace the gift of life through organ donation. Luke…
Wearing a Speedo, Jean Craven, of Kommetjie, and Neo Kunene, of the City Bowl, have swum in a Himalayan ice pool, more than 6400 metres above sea level, to raise money for two…
