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12 Nov Car Seat Campaign – Let’s Be Quick to Save Lives

Posted at 13:14h in by Devin Van De Laar

The African Brain Child research group (ABC) in Paediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Cape Town found that our hospital sees some 2 000 children (age 0 -12) with head injuries annually.  Road accidents account for almost 80% of severe head injuries in children at...

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04 Oct International Brain Awareness Week

Posted at 11:51h in by Terri-Mae

In 2022, 2023 and 2024 ABC together with the Neuroscience Institute were delighted to partner with Yabonga Children’s Project in celebration of International Brain Awareness Week. This globally commemorated event offered the exciting opportunity to welcome between 50-100 Grade 7 Learners from schools in Mfuleni and...

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04 Oct Brooklyn Chest House

Posted at 10:22h in by Terri-Mae

Brooklyn Chest Hospital (BCH) offers long stay admission for patients with complicated tuberculosis. In children this includes tuberculous meningitis (TBM), and many of our TBM patients stay at BCH for up to 6 months to ensure completion of their TB treatment. As such BCH is...

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