Isiviko Sezwe Nursing School

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Isiviko Sezwe Training Institute is a South African training centre committed to developing skilled healthcare workers and future leaders in nursing and community health. The institute was established in Edenvale, Johannesburg to provide education and practical training that prepares students to serve and care for their communities.

The name Isiviko Sezwe, meaning “shield of the nation”, reflects the institute’s focus on protecting and caring for people through quality healthcare training. Through its programmes, Isiviko Sezwe Training Institute equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to support community health services and improve wellbeing in South Africa.

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NurseConnect

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NurseConnect is a communication and support platform designed for nurses working in South Africa. The initiative connects nurses with reliable health information, professional guidance and a community of support that strengthens their knowledge and clinical practice.

Through NurseConnect, nurses receive regular updates, clinical advice and important health information directly on their mobile phones. The platform focuses on improving maternal and newborn healthcare by providing nurses with timely guidance that supports better patient care.

By connecting healthcare workers with trusted information and professional support, NurseConnect helps improve the quality of healthcare services for mothers and babies across South Africa.

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Clinical Knowledge for Nurses – Dept of Health

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The Department of Health in South Africa leads national initiatives that aim to improve healthcare services and strengthen the wellbeing of communities. A key focus is improving maternal and newborn care by supporting healthcare workers with better training, information and clinical guidance.

Through programmes and digital platforms, the Department of Health also helps improve nurses’ clinical knowledge of maternal and newborn care by providing access to updated guidelines, health information and professional support. These initiatives help nurses deliver better care to mothers and babies, contributing to healthier pregnancies and safer births.

By strengthening the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals, the Department of Health continues to improve the quality of maternal and newborn healthcare across South Africa.

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Reach Digital Health (Praekelt)

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Reach Digital Health, formerly known as Praekelt, develops digital health solutions that connect people and health workers with important medical information. The organisation creates mobile-based platforms that help strengthen healthcare services across South Africa and other countries.

One of these initiatives is NurseConnect, a platform that provides nurses with trusted information, guidance and access to expert support. Through NurseConnect, healthcare workers can receive updates, ask questions and access resources that help them provide better care to patients.

By using mobile technology to support health professionals, Reach Digital Health helps improve communication, knowledge sharing and healthcare delivery.

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Daily Maverick – Child Protection

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Daily Maverick highlighted concerns about the state of child protection in South Africa during Child Protection Week, when the Connect Network, a collective of non-profit organisations, drew attention to the challenges facing vulnerable children. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about gaps in the child protection system and the need for stronger support services.

Through coverage in Daily Maverick, the campaign emphasised the importance of collaboration between government, communities and organisations to improve protection, care and support for children across the country.

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Childline SA

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Childline SA is a non-profit organisation that works to protect children from abuse, violence and neglect. The organisation promotes children’s rights while providing support services for children and families across South Africa.

Through Childline SA, children and adults can access a free 24-hour helpline where trained counsellors offer guidance and support for issues such as abuse, bullying and emotional distress.

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Innovation Edge

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Innovation Edge supports innovative solutions that improve early childhood development in South Africa. One of its projects, ChildConnect, explored how mobile messaging could help parents support their children’s early learning and development.

Through the existing MomConnect platform, the project tested sending additional messages to mothers and caregivers with practical tips on early childhood care and development for children aged 12 to 18 months.

By supporting projects like ChildConnect, Innovation Edge helps explore new ways to strengthen early learning and family support through accessible technology.

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ChildConnect

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ChildConnect is an online platform designed to make communication easier between adoptive families and birth parents. Instead of sending letters and photos through the mail, users can securely share updates, messages, pictures and videos online.

Through ChildConnect, families can create a digital “Lifebook” that stores memories, documents and updates about the child’s life. The system provides a safe and confidential space where families and adoption agencies can stay connected and maintain meaningful relationships over time.

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