More than 600 000 malaria deaths occur in Africa annually with majority being children under 5 years of age. The good news is that malaria is preventable and curable. With World Malaria Day approaching, Kiaat Private Hospital joins the global community in committing to prevent and control malaria. World Malaria Day 2023 Kiaat Private Hospital is…
Christmas is typical a time of joy, laughter and cheerfulness but it can also be a trying time for many. Feeling isolated, the fatigue and pressure brought on by additional expenses may act as a trigger for all kinds of existing mental health concerns. Here are 5 tips to maintain positive mental health at Christmas.…
A major life-saving surgery was facilitated by Pediatric Care Africa and included a team of doctors from Cape Town, Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal. A team of surgeons from across the country recently performed a life-saving surgery, the first of its kind in Mpumalanga, on a young boy in Kiaat Private Hospital on Friday September 9. Facilitated…
We’ve all heard that too much salt in the diet is bad for one’s health. Whilst salt may make your meal taste good, too much can lead to overworked organs, inflammation from fluid retention and serious diseases. Whilst one cannot avoid salt entirely, you can make smarter choices to control your sodium intake. Here are…
By Dr Billy Magagula Obstetrician & Gynaecologist MBChB (UL, Medunsa), DIP Obst (SA), DIP HIV Man (SA), MMED O&G (UP), FCOG (SA) Pregnancy is a journey of many joyful and sometimes challenging times. Pregnancy awareness week is commemorated to raise awareness about pregnancy with the aim to ensure good outcomes for both expecting mother and…
Having 5 servings of fresh fruit and veg each day can do wonders for one. Fruit and veg contain important minerals, vitamins, fibres and plant chemicals. Switching to 5 servings of fresh fruit and veg can protect you against heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Health benefits of 5 servings of fresh fruit and veg each…
The Kiaat Private Hospital Vaccination Centre is now open as per the government rollout strategy. You may register on any of the following platforms: vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za – the National Electronic Vaccine Data System – EVDS 2. WhatsApp – “REGISTER’ to 060 012 3456 3. Via SMS – *134*832*IDNUMBER# 4. Covid-19 Hotline – 0800 029 999 An…
It is important to encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle in children and teenagers. As they get older, a healthy lifestyle will greatly benefit them. The importance of getting into a healthy lifestyle early in life cannot be over emphasised. We discuss why exercise is important to teenagers and what are some of the best…
For children and adolescents to experience anxiety is quite common. As a concerned parent, you do not want your child to suffer. At the same time, parents can exacerbate the child’s anxiety by trying to protect them. So how can you help your child cope with anxiety? How to identify anxiety in children It can…
South Africa has seen an increase of 20% in Tuberculosis (TB) cases over the last year. According to the 2020 World Health Organization (WHO) TB Report, 360 000 people fell ill with TB in South Africa. We take a closer look at what is TB and how to it can be prevented? WHO estimates a 20%…
