Objectives:

•    Understand the key findings and recommendations of the Fifth Triennial Report of the Committee on Morbidity and Mortality in Children (CoMMiC) for the period 2021-2023.
•    Review national and provincial child mortality trends.
•    Discuss priority areas for action identified in the report.
•    Strengthen provincial planning and accountability mechanisms for tracking progress on recommendation implementation and reporting.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

•    The 5th CoMMiC Triennial Report 

Video: 

Speakers:

Ms Sebotse Salvaciah Ngake
Director: Child, Youth & School Health

Mr Pfarelo Mudau
Deputy Director Child Health - NDOH

Dr Nomlindo Makubalo
EC provincial DCST paediatrician based in Nelson Mandela Bay Health District

Dr Jaco Murray
Sub-Specialist Community Paediatrics; Head of Clinical Unit: Paediatrics

Prof. Nomakhuwa Elizabeth Tabane
HOD: Associate Professor: Paediatrics and Child Health
Faculty: Health Sciences

Dr Thembi Mbowane
HOD of paediatrics