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1 hr agoIn South Africa, remarkable progress has been made in expanding healthcare access since the end of apartheid. Millions who were once excluded from basic services can now receive medical care. Yet, beneath this progress lies a troubling reality: many children are still dying from preventable and treatable conditions.
A major concern is newborn mortality. Thousands of infants die each year due to complications such as premature birth, lack of oxygen during delivery, and infections—conditions that could often be avoided with timely and quality care. In 2018 alone, about 43,000 children under five died, including over 12,000 newborns.
HIV remains another serious challenge, particularly among adolescents. Young people aged 15–24 account for a large share of new infections, with adolescent girls and young women being especially vulnerable. Despite improvements in preventing mother-to-child transmission, gaps in treatment and prevention persist.
Nutrition also paints a complex picture. Many children face undernutrition due to food insecurity and poor dietary diversity, while others struggle with obesity—creating a dual burden of malnutrition.
To address these challenges, organizations like UNICEF focus on reducing child deaths, eliminating HIV transmission, and improving nutrition systems. Their work highlights a critical truth: with the right interventions, many of these tragedies can be prevented, giving every child a fair chance to survive and thrive.