Happy 2026! | GP New Year's babies, teen moms remain a concern

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Published Jan 1, 2026

Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko visited babies born on New Year's Day at Leratong Hospital in Kagiso. During her visit, Nkomo-Ralehoko engaged with the mothers of the newborns on important issues such as immunisation, breastfeeding, and the registration of births with the Department of Home Affairs. Of the five mothers who gave birth in the early hours of Thursday morning at Leratong Hospital, one was a teenager. While the MEC expressed concern about teenage pregnancy, she welcomed the young mother's commitment to returning to school.

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