Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba with one of Christmas babies
The Limpopo Department of Health proudly announces the arrival of 209 Christmas babies born on December 25, 2023. Here is a breakdown of the statistics by district:
1. Vhembe District – 24 boys + 25 girls = 49 babies.
Notable Mention: Mphambo CHC-01 delivery
17 Teenage Mothers.
2. Sekhukhune District – 18 boys + 17 girls = 35 babies.
Notable Mention: Praktiseer Clinic – 01 delivery
10 Teenage Mothers.
3. Mopani District – 27 boys + 30 girls = 57 babies.
Notable Mentions: Multiple clinics with deliveries, including two sets of twins from Nkhensani Hospital.
09 Teenage Mothers.
4. Waterberg District – 07 boys + 13 girls = 20 babies.
Notable Mentions: Thabaleshoba CHC-02 deliveries and Northam Clinic – 01 delivery.
08 Teenage Mothers.
5. Capricorn District – 30 boys + 18 girls = 48 babies.
Notable Mentions: Rachacha Health Centre-4 deliveries, Evelyn Lekganyane Health centre-01 delivery.
06 Teenage Mothers.
Grand Total: Boys = 106, Girls = 103, Total = 209 babies.
Statistics comparison
Teenage Mothers comparison with the previous year 2022:
In 2022, there were 33 teenage mothers, and in 2023, the number rose to 50, indicating an increase of 17.
Comparison in Years:
– 2022: 217 Babies (118 boys, 99 girls).
– 2023: 209 Babies (106 boys, 103 girls).
In 2023, the overall number of babies is eight less than 2022.
Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba expressed concern about the increasing number of teenage mothers, emphasizing the need for various sectors to intervene and address this societal issue.
