On January 1, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness announced the birth of 253 babies in Western Cape public health facilities.
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There were 107 boys and 146 girls reported as of midnight (12am) on New Year’s Day.
The first was a boy who was born at Mowbray Maternity Hospital at midnight, weighing 4.060 g, to Mantombi Ndabezimbi.
The second baby, a girl, was born at Khayelitsha District Hospital at 12:15am, weighing 2 960g, to Sanelise Maku.
Caroline Hanekom gave birth to her third child, a boy, at Worcester Hospital at 12:24am.
The department also announced the arrival of three sets of twins born at Grabouw Community Health Centre, Tygerberg Hospital and Paarl Hospital.
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‘With January 1 signalling the beginning of a new year, we as the Department of Health and Wellness are truly blessed to be entrusted with the delivery of these young ones,’ said Western Cape Health and Wellness MEC, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo.
‘As the parents begin this new chapter of their lives, we encourage them to take note of the importance and impact the first 1 000 days has on a child’s life.’
‘In the next few years, we implore that children are given nutritious diets, that they are kept current with their immunisations, and that they enjoy a healthy and safe living environment. As MEC, I wish everyone a Happy New Year,’ said Mbombo.
The department congratulated the parents on the safe arrival of their children on January 1.
They expressed their excitement to be a part of their development journey and thanked all of their employees, including midwives, for ‘their hard work and dedication on this special day.’
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