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Amajuba District Health provides health care services to Emadlangeni, Newcastle and Dannhauser

10/11/2026

IT’S CHOOSE DAY |WHAT DO YOU CHOOSE TODAY?

Every choice matters. Every action counts. The change begins with ME and YOU!

✅ I CHOOSE to report Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

✅ I CHOOSE to love, respect and never abuse my partner or children.

✅ I CHOOSE to protect my family and create a home free from fear and violence.

✅ I CHOOSE to be a community member who speaks up, not one who shields perpetrators.

✅ I CHOOSE to break the silence, challenge harmful behaviour and stand with survivors.

The Department of Social Development reminds everyone that ending GBVF starts with the choices we make every day.

REPORT GBVF | GBV Command Centre (24/7): 0800 428 428 | SAPS: 10111| Childline: 116

10/11/2026

👶🏾 is one of the ways babies before they can use words. Your little one may be trying to tell you they are hungry, tired, uncomfortable or simply need your love and attention. 🫂

👀 Crying in babies can often mean your baby is trying to tell you that they are hungry, uncomfortable, tired or need comforting.
But sometimes moms try to comfort their baby, and they still won't stop crying.
Next time, try the following:
✨ Hold your baby close and try gentle rocking.
✨ Speak softly, sing or make gentle soothing sounds.
✨ Try skin-to-skin contact while you are awake and alert.
✨ Check whether your baby needs feeding, a nappy change or help getting comfortable.
✨ Young babies may have winds during or after feeding - ask your healthcare worker to show you safe ways to help.

🫶🏾 Remember: Every baby is different. It may take time to understand what works best for your little one.

💚 You do not have to understand every cry straight away. By responding with patience, love and care, you are helping your baby feel safe and understood.

National Department of Health (South Africa) Department of Basic Education South Africa

10/11/2026

09/11/2026

🍽️👶🏾 What does a balanced diet look like for your baby? From , your little one can start enjoying soft, mashed foods while continuing to breastfeed. remains an important source of nutrition as your baby explores new tastes and textures. 🤱🏾

🥣 To feed your baby a balanced meal, always pair these together:
🌽 Starches: Soft porridge, mashed potatoes or pap.
🥕 Vegetables: Pumpkin, carrots or spinach.
🍌 Fruits: Banana, pawpaw or avocado.
🍗 Protein: Eggs, mashed beans, soft chicken or fish with all bones removed.
🩸 Iron-rich foods: Mashed beans, soft-cooked meat or iron-fortified cereals to support your baby’s growth and brain development.
💧 Water: give your baby clean boiled water that has been cooled down, serve them it in a cup for them to drink.

Remember, Mama, you don’t need expensive or fancy foods. Simple, nutritious meals prepared with love and care can help your baby grow strong and healthy. 💚

⚠️ If your baby struggles to swallow, coughs or vomits during or after feeding, or if food frequently spills from their mouth, visit your nearest clinic for advice and support.

National Department of Health (South Africa)

08/11/2026

This Men’s Health Month, we’re sending love to every man who is struggling, silently fighting battles, or finding the courage to ask for help. You are seen, you are heard, and you are not alone. Your feelings matter, and so does your Mental Health. 💙

08/11/2026

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Taking your baby to the clinic for their ? Here’s how you can prepare for your next clinic visit:

🟡Make sure your baby is wearing something that allows for easy access to their upper leg and upper arm.
🟡Bring your baby’s favourite toy to use as extra support.
🟡Comfort your baby during vaccination by asking the nurse or doctor to give them a shot while your baby is breastfeeding.
🟡Try your best to remain calm. If you are stressed, your baby can pick up on that, too. If they cry during their immunisations, comfort them.
🟡After your baby gets their shot or vaccine, they will react, usually with a fever and mild redness around the area where they got their vaccine.
📘Remember to always bring your Road to Health Booklet (ikhadi lasekliniki) every time you go to the clinic.

Credit: National Institute for Communicable Diseases

06/11/2026

November marks Disability Awareness Month, a time to promote inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

This Disability Rights Awareness Month (3 November - 3 December), let us work together to break down barriers, challenge discrimination and build a society where everyone is respected, valued and able to participate fully.

06/11/2026

🤰🏽 Mama, your and your baby’s health matter! ❤️
Pregnancy is a special journey, and taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to care for your growing baby. 🌸

🚨 Know these 5 danger signs during pregnancy:
⚠️ A severe headache
⚠️ Strong tummy pain, not just some discomfort.
⚠️ Fluid leaking from your va**na, as your water may have broken.
⚠️ Any bleeding from your va**na, even a small amount.
⚠️ Your baby moving less than usual, or baby kicks stopping completely.
⚠️Feeling depressed, sad, worrying a lot and thinking about harming yourself.
⚠️Having swollen feet, feeling stiff and getting bad headaches often.

Mama, please do not wait! If you experience any of these signs, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately. Take your Maternity Case Record (MCR) with you. Your health workers are there to help you. ❤️

Remember to care for yourself, too:
✅ Eat healthy foods and stay active as advised by your healthcare worker.
✅ Attend your antenatal clinic visits and take your prescribed medicines and supplements.
✅ Avoid alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs. Ask for support if you need help stopping.
✅ Do not take medicines or remedies without checking with your healthcare worker first.
✅ If you are living with HIV, continue taking your ARV’s as prescribed.
✅ Look after your emotional well-being by talking to loved ones, staying connected and asking for help when you need it.
✅ Register to to receive daily parenting or pregnancy support message, ask for your facility code at your clinic then send the word "join" to 079 631 2456 or dial *134*5502 # free from your phone.
You deserve care and support throughout your pregnancy, Mama. Never feel afraid or embarrassed to seek help when something does not feel right💕🤱🏽

National Department of Health (South Africa)

Address

50 Harding Street
Newcastle
2949

Telephone

+27838420434

Website

http://www.kznhealth.gov.za/

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