Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day:

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day: Advocating for Inclusion and Awareness Every year on March 21st, the world comes together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), a day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and advocating for the rights and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome. As Kiaat Private Hospital, we proudly support this global…

Dr. N Muambadz providing Nuclear Medicine health care at Kiaat Private Hospital in Mpumalanga.

Bringing Nuclear Medicine to Mbombela: A New Era of Advanced Healthcare

The residents of Mbombela can now access cutting-edge nuclear medicine services, thanks to Dr. Ntanganedzeni Muambadzi, a specialist nuclear physician now consulting at Kiaat Private Hospital. This marks a significant milestone in healthcare for the region, bringing advanced diagnostic and treatment options closer to home. What is Nuclear Medicine?Nuclear medicine is a revolutionary imaging technique…

Polio – What you need to know

What is Polio?• Polio is a life-threatening infection that affects the brain and spinal cord.• The poliovirus is transmitted by person-to-person spread mainly through the faecal-oral route and is caused by poor hand hygiene or contaminated water and food. Polio can also be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes droplets into the air.•…

breastfeeding

Nurturing babies through breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a vital process with far-reaching benefits for both mother and child. It provides tailored nutrition, with colostrum boosting the baby’s immune system. The antibodies in breast milk protect against infections and reduce the risk of allergies and chronic diseases later in life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, early initiation of…