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World Health Day spotlights urgent need for maternal healthcare improvements

On World Health Day 2024, South Africa faces a critical challenge: reducing maternal mortality from 109. 6 to 70 deaths per 100,000 births by 2030. The Department of Health and WHO are highlighting innovative programmes like MomConnect, which has already supported 5 million mothers, while calling for urgent action to address remaining gaps in maternal and newborn care. Despite progress, one preventable death occurs every seven seconds globally.

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

Watch VideoThe impact of music on expecting mothers' mental health in Africa

Discover how daily listening to specially composed music during pregnancy can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms for expecting mothers across Africa.

Weekend Argus News
Staff Reporter|Published

Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson announces pregnancy: 'Baby Bear coming soon'

Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson, daughter of Connie Ferguson, announces pregnancy on Instagram with baby bump reveal.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published