After years of struggling with a squint and schoolyard teasing, young Ronny is finally stepping into a brighter, more confident future thanks to a life-changing surgery with the Children’s Hospital…
After overcoming tuberculosis meningitis and developing a serious eye condition, little Valencia is finally getting the life-changing surgery she needs, giving her and her mother renewed hope for a healthier,…
This brings vital respiratory support to some of the hospital’s smallest and most vulnerable patients. Cape Town, South Africa (31 July 2026) – The Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust has…
A former police officer who had been living with the long-term effects of a gunshot injury is walking a new road after becoming the first person in South Africa to…
South African medicine met another milestone at Tygerberg Hospital this week, when a donor underwent the country’s first-ever robotic kidney donor surgery. Tygerberg, Cape Town (31 August 2025) –…
Organ donation rates remain very low in our country. It’s a serious problem that sees many lives suffering at the cost of strained infrastructure. After witnessing over 4,000 patients on…
In 2023, little Bunono arrived prematurely, and soon after, a hearing test confirmed his parents’ worst fears: profound hearing loss in both ears. This challenging start, however, was met with…
Driven by a deep compassion for vulnerable children, a team of anaesthetists traded their syringes for paintbrushes recently to create a whimsical mural, bringing colour and a little light to…
With a heart overflowing with compassion, Magdaleen Esterhuyse is more than just a volunteer for Project Flamingo; she’s a source of unwavering support for breast cancer patients. Cape Town,…
A new mom’s world was turned upside down when her newborn son, Lubanzi, was diagnosed with clubfoot. This unexpected challenge tested her strength, but thanks to compassionate medical professionals and…
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