Greater Taung Health Sub-District

12/08/2026

Winter Burn Awareness

During winter, many families use heaters, candles, paraffin stoves, hot water and open fires to stay warm. While these help us fight the cold, they can also increase the risk of burn injuries, especially among children. Burns can happen at home within seconds and may cause serious harm if we are not careful.
To stay safe, keep children away from hot objects and open flames, never leave candles unattended, switch off heaters when not in use and handle boiling water with care. Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach and make sure electrical appliances are used safely.
If someone gets burned, immediately cool the burn under clean running water and seek medical attention if necessary. Let us all work together to prevent burns and keep our homes safe and warm this winter.

09/08/2026

06/08/2026

Tune into Vaaltar, lo itseele ka tsebe living ka itekanelo.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

HPV Vaccination Campaign Reminder📢📢📢📢📢📢

Please be advised that another round of the HPV vaccination campaign is currently underway.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign the consent forms sent home with their children so that they can receive the HPV vaccine. The vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect children against HPV-related diseases, including cervical cancer later in life.

Let's work together to protect the health of our children. Sign the consent form and support the HPV vaccination campaign.

04/08/2026

Dryharts Clinic Open Day & Mandela Day Celebration

Dryharts Clinic proudly hosted a successful Open Day and Mandela Day Celebration, bringing together community members, traditional leadership, and healthcare stakeholders to promote health awareness and strengthen community partnerships.

The event provided an opportunity to educate the community about the wide range of healthcare services available at the clinic and encouraged residents to make use of these essential services for their health and well-being.

We were honoured by the presence of Dr Letong, Acting Greater Taung Sub-District Manager, Kgosi Mahura, the Clinic Committee, healthcare workers, and community members, whose participation made the event a great success.

Together, we continue to build healthier communities through collaboration, education, and quality healthcare services.

04/08/2026

03/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week | 1–7 August

Breastfeeding gives every baby the best possible start in life.

Breast milk is the ideal food for infants. It contains all the nutrients a baby needs for the first 6 months of life and helps protect against infections and diseases by strengthening the baby's immune system.

Benefits of breastfeeding:
• Provides complete nutrition for the first 6 months.
• Boosts the baby's immune system.
• Supports healthy growth and brain development.
• Strengthens the bond between mother and baby.
• Helps mothers recover after childbirth and may reduce the risk of certain cancers.

The Department of Health recommends:
• Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months (no water, formula, or other foods unless medically advised).
• Continue breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond while introducing appropriate complementary foods from 6 months.

Every mother deserves support, encouragement and access to accurate information to help her breastfeed successfully.

This World Breastfeeding Week, let us support, protect and promote breastfeeding for healthier mothers, healthier babies and stronger communities.

20/07/2026

Let us learn how our casualty operates. Arriving first does not necessarily mean that you will be attended to first. Our nurses first assess every patient to determine who has the most serious injuries or who is critically ill and whose life is in immediate danger. This process is known as triage and ensures that patients with life-threatening conditions receive urgent medical attention first.
We understand that you may be in pain, and your discomfort is important. However, our doctors and nurses are trained to prioritise patients according to the severity of their condition. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding while you wait to be assisted.