Child mortality rates in Cape Town are increasing, with road traffic accidents as the second most common cause of death for children. The study identifies Nyanga in the Klipfontein subhealth district as having the highest rates of child injury deaths, due in part to poverty and deprivation. The research sheds light on the need for childfocused safety measures and collaborative efforts across different sectors to make Cape Town safer for children.
Health officials in South Africa have issued a warning about an outbreak of diarrhoeal disease and an increase in laboratoryconfirmed cholera cases. The Department of Health has urged the public to exercise extra precautionary measures to prevent the spread of these diseases.