Dr MD Thwala at Paeds on Call

Dr MD Thwala at Paeds on Call Trusted paediatric care in Johannesburg 🌟 Compassion, expertise & dedication for every child.

Youth Day 🇿🇦The students who marched in Soweto in 1976 were fighting for the right to learn, to be seen, to have a futur...
16/06/2026

Youth Day 🇿🇦

The students who marched in Soweto in 1976 were fighting for the right to learn, to be seen, to have a future worth living.

Fifty years on, we fight for that future differently: by making sure every child in our care gets the healthiest possible start to theirs.

That's not a small thing. That's everything.

World Blood Donor Day 🩸Children with sickle cell disease, severe anaemia, and blood cancers often depend on regular tran...
14/06/2026

World Blood Donor Day 🩸

Children with sickle cell disease, severe anaemia, and blood cancers often depend on regular transfusions to survive. That blood comes from someone who chose to show up.

This June 14, we’re supporting the theme: Normalising voluntary blood donation and encouraging every healthy adult in your family to visit sanbs.org.za and find their nearest donation centre.

30 minutes. Zero cost. Maximum impact.

Learn more about child health at paediatriciansjohannesburg.co.za

New parents, save this 📌Warning signs in the neonatal period (birth to 28 days):🔴 Yellow skin or eyes appearing after da...
11/06/2026

New parents, save this 📌

Warning signs in the neonatal period (birth to 28 days):

🔴 Yellow skin or eyes appearing after day 3 (jaundice)
🔴 Feeding fewer than 8 times in 24 hours
🔴 Fewer than 6 wet nappies per day after day 5
🔴 Re**al temperature of 38°C or above
🔴 High-pitched, inconsolable cry
🔴 Blue-tinged lips or fingernails

If you see any of these: don't Google. Call us.
📍 Life Roseacres: 011 842 7525 | Sunward Park: 011 897 1799

National Cancer Survivors Day 🎗️To the children who fought battles most adults couldn't imagine and to every parent who ...
07/06/2026

National Cancer Survivors Day 🎗️

To the children who fought battles most adults couldn't imagine and to every parent who sat beside them through every single appointment: today is for you.

Paediatric cancers are rare. But early detection changes outcomes.

Don't skip the check-ups. Don't ignore the symptoms. And never let anyone make you feel like you're overreacting. You know your child best.

💛 We're here to back you up: paediatriciansjohannesburg.co.za

World Food Safety Day 🍽️Unsafe food can make children seriously ill, especially when poor hygiene, unsafe storage, under...
07/06/2026

World Food Safety Day 🍽️

Unsafe food can make children seriously ill, especially when poor hygiene, unsafe storage, undercooked food, or contamination go unnoticed.

For children, foodborne illness can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, fever, and other complications.

This World Food Safety Day, we’re supporting the theme: From burden to solutions, safe food everywhere.

Safe food starts with everyday processes: clean hands, properly cooked meals, safe storage, clean surfaces, and careful food preparation.

Book at paediatriciansjohannesburg.co.za

📍 Two locations across Gauteng.

2026 marks 50 years since June 16, 1976 🕊️The students of Soweto stood up for the right to a future. We honour that ever...
05/06/2026

2026 marks 50 years since June 16, 1976 🕊️

The students of Soweto stood up for the right to a future. We honour that every time a child walks through our doors.

Because protecting children's health IS protecting their future.

This National Youth Month, share this with a parent who needs to hear it. Every child in South Africa deserves access to quality care. 🇿🇦

June is National Blood Donor Month 🩸 and this year's theme is "Normalising Voluntary Blood Donation."Most people don't d...
03/06/2026

June is National Blood Donor Month 🩸 and this year's theme is "Normalising Voluntary Blood Donation."

Most people don't donate because nobody ever made it feel like a normal thing to do.

So let's make it normal. Talk about it at dinner. Share this post. Book a slot at your nearest SANBS centre.

Healthy adults give. Sick children survive. It starts with one decision. 💛

It's World Heart Rhythm Week and this one's for parents.Arrhythmias happen in children too. Here's what gets missed:⚡ Fa...
02/06/2026

It's World Heart Rhythm Week and this one's for parents.

Arrhythmias happen in children too. Here's what gets missed:

⚡ Fainting or near-fainting with no clear reason
⚡ Palpitations or a "fluttering" feeling in the chest
⚡ Breathlessness that doesn't match activity level
⚡ Chest pain or discomfort in a child

These get written off as anxiety or growing pains. They shouldn't.
📍 Life Roseacres: 011 842 7525 | Sunward Park: 011 897 1799

International Children's Day 💛No two children are the same. Which is why cookie-cutter care doesn't work.Dr. Thwala and ...
01/06/2026

International Children's Day 💛

No two children are the same. Which is why cookie-cutter care doesn't work.

Dr. Thwala and the team take time to actually listen, whether it's a newborn's first check-up or a complicated allergy history that's been dismissed elsewhere.

Two locations across Gauteng so your child can always access care when it matters most.

Because your child deserves more than a rushed consultation. 🩺

Feeding difficulties can sometimes point to more than just preferences. 💙Ongoing struggles with eating, textures, or app...
31/05/2026

Feeding difficulties can sometimes point to more than just preferences. 💙

Ongoing struggles with eating, textures, or appetite may affect your child’s nutrition and growth if left unaddressed.

Get guidance to make mealtimes easier: https://paediatriciansjohannesburg.co.za/

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