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BREASTFEEDING BUILDS BRIGHTER FUTURES: SOUTH AFRICA URGED TO BOOST SUPPORT FOR NEW MOTHERS

As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week from 1 – 7 August, South Africa joins the global call to action in line with the World

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PRE-ECLAMPSIA IS A SERIOUS RISK TO BOTH MOTHER AND BABY

Pre-eclampsia is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication that results in approximately 46 000 maternal deaths and around 500 000 foetal or newborn deaths according to The

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WORLD SUGAR WEEK SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON HIDDEN SUGARS AND HEALTH RISKS

As World Sugar Awareness Week (18-24 November) kicks off, experts are sounding the alarm about excessive sugar intake in South Africa, where the average daily consumption far

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