Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital

Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital A state-of-the-art paediatric academic and tertiary referral hospital. It will be Nelson Mandela’s living legacy.
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Nelson Mandela, the world’s greatest statesman, has a dream to build a 200-bed children’s hospital in Johannesburg that will serve children across Southern Africa. It will address a great need as there are only four hospitals in Africa to serve nearly 450 million children. Millions of these children suffer from life-threatening illnesses and have little or no chance of receiving the specialised care they need. The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital will ensure that no child will be turned away due to an inability to pay. This world-class facility is being built with the support of donors from across the globe, in honour of Mr. Mandela, and R1bn is needed to make it a reality. Every citizen and organisation in the world is being called upon to assist. You can make Nelson Mandela’s dream come true by SMSing the word GIFT to 40301 (T & Cs apply, SMS cost R20). For individuals outside South Africa, and organisations wanting to get involved, please visit www.nelsonmandelachildrenshospital.org for more details. Tell your friends, share this page, and help us spread the word!! The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital will be built on a site donated by the University of the Witwatersrand near the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital and Wits Medical School in Parktown, Johannesburg.

On Human Rights Day, we are reminded that access to healthcare is a fundamental right.At Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospi...
21/03/2026

On Human Rights Day, we are reminded that access to healthcare is a fundamental right.

At Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, our teams provide specialised paediatric care to children referred from across South Africa, through both public and private healthcare pathways. This ensures that young patients receive the treatment and support they need to recover and thrive.

Protecting children’s health is central to building a healthier future.

CPD Webinar | Chronic Kidney DiseaseJoin us for a CPD-accredited webinar on chronic kidney disease, presented by Dr Noku...
20/03/2026

CPD Webinar | Chronic Kidney Disease

Join us for a CPD-accredited webinar on chronic kidney disease, presented by Dr Nokukhanya Ngubane-Mwandla.
Gain practical insights into diagnosis and management to support better outcomes for children.

🗓 26 March 2026
🕖 19:00
🎓 1 CPD Point

🔗 Register via the link in bio

🌿 World Social Work Day 2026Our Tree of Hope filled up with short messages of support and encouragement for patients, fa...
17/03/2026

🌿 World Social Work Day 2026

Our Tree of Hope filled up with short messages of support and encouragement for patients, families, and each other 💚

A simple reminder that small acts of kindness matter.

Thank you to everyone who contributed.

❤️

Rain or shine, we showed up for World Kidney Day. 💚Despite the weather, the team at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital c...
12/03/2026

Rain or shine, we showed up for World Kidney Day. 💚

Despite the weather, the team at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital came together for our World Kidney Day Awareness Walk, united for children living with kidney disease. The day included an awareness talk and a moment of silence to honour our fallen warriors, children who deserved the opportunity to grow up, thrive and live full lives.

Our dialysis facility, one of the largest dedicated paediatric units in the country, includes 12 dialysis beds supporting children with chronic kidney failure. Behind this care is a passionate multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, clinical technologists, cleaners, security and support staff. Their work makes a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

We are also grateful to the children we care for. Their strength and resilience continue to inspire us all.

Together we continue to advocate for Kidney Health for All and for a future where more children have access to lifesaving organ transplants.


World Kidney Day

📢 CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTNelson Mandela Children’s Hospital invites Independent Private Anaesthetist Groups to ...
06/03/2026

📢 CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital invites Independent Private Anaesthetist Groups to submit an Expression of Interest to provide paediatric anaesthetic services for private patients within our quaternary paediatric hospital.

We are seeking qualified Specialist Anaesthesiologists with experience in paediatric or tertiary anaesthesia to support elective theatre lists, clinical governance processes, and scheduled after-hours and emergency cover.

Closing Date: 15 March 2026

Submission: Interested groups must submit their practice profile, specialist credentials, CVs, proof of HPCSA registration, professional indemnity cover, and proposed service delivery model.

Please refer to our LinkedIn page for full details and submission requirements:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/4991574/admin/dashboard/ (link in BIO)

👂 World Hearing DayHearing is essential to a child’s speech, learning and development. Early screening helps us identify...
03/03/2026

👂 World Hearing Day

Hearing is essential to a child’s speech, learning and development. Early screening helps us identify challenges sooner and provide the right support through our multidisciplinary team.

✅ Hearing screening and speech therapy services are available at NMCH.

This World Hearing Day, prioritise your child’s hearing health and book a screening with us.

PaediatricCare

When a child is admitted to hospital, the whole family is affected.Just upstairs from Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital...
02/03/2026

When a child is admitted to hospital, the whole family is affected.

Just upstairs from Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, operated by RMHC South Africa, enables parents to stay close to their child during treatment — easing the travel and accommodation costs that can add pressure during extended admissions.

The recent CEO Sleep-In highlighted the power of partnership in supporting families when they need it most.

Read more here: https://shorturl.at/mM1t5

CEOs spent the night at Ronald McDonald House at Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital to see firsthand how their donations support families.

🎙️ On Air: Understanding Congenital Heart DefectsWe’re proud to share a recent Radio 702 interview featuring Prof. Hope...
26/02/2026

🎙️ On Air: Understanding Congenital Heart Defects

We’re proud to share a recent Radio 702 interview featuring Prof. Hopewell Ntsinjana, Head of Cardiology at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital and Chairperson of our Academic Committee.

In conversation with Clement Manyathela and Nhlamulo Tlakula-Sesing (Grateful Hearts Foundation), he explains what congenital heart defects are and why early screening and diagnosis are critical in SA.

The discussion also highlights the importance of improving access to specialised care and training more paediatric cardiac specialists to meet growing demand.

🎧 Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Iq1AmA7fo

Clement Manyathela speaks to Prof. Hopewell Ntsinjana, who is a Paediatric Cardiologist at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital as well as Nhlamulo Tlakula-Ses...

We’re excited to announce new career opportunities at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital 🧡We are currently recruiting fo...
17/02/2026

We’re excited to announce new career opportunities at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital 🧡

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
• Sessional Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Neurophysiologist
• Paediatric Surgeon
• Radiologist
• Handyman

If you are committed to excellence in patient care and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.

For detailed job descriptions and application information, please visit our LinkedIn profile.

Join us in making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.

📢 CALL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERSNMCH invites experienced suppliers to register for our Healthcare Uniform Services Tender.We...
17/02/2026

📢 CALL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

NMCH invites experienced suppliers to register for our Healthcare Uniform Services Tender.

We’re seeking reputable providers with proven experience to support the design, supply, fitting, embroidery or badging, size exchanges, delivery logistics and after-sales support of uniforms for our clinical and non-clinical teams.

- Registration Deadline: 23 February 2026
- Briefing Session: 24 February 2026 (MS Teams)
- Register via email: tenders2@nmch.org.za

Please refer to the attached tender notice for full details and registration requirements.

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Nelson Mandela, the world’s greatest statesman, has a dream to build a 200-bed children’s hospital in Johannesburg that will serve children across Southern Africa. It will address a great need as there are only four hospitals in Africa to serve nearly 450 million children. Millions of these children suffer from life-threatening illnesses and have little or no chance of receiving the specialised care they need. The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital will ensure that no child will be turned away due to an inability to pay. It will be Nelson Mandela’s living legacy. This world-class facility is being built with the support of donors from across the globe, in honour of Mr. Mandela, and R1bn is needed to make it a reality. Every citizen and organisation in the world is being called upon to assist. You can make Nelson Mandela’s dream come true by SMSing the word GIFT to 40301 (T & Cs apply, SMS cost R20). For individuals outside South Africa, and organisations wanting to get involved, please visit www.nelsonmandelachildrenshospital.org for more details. Tell your friends, share this page, and help us spread the word!! The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital will be built on a site donated by the University of the Witwatersrand near the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital and Wits Medical School in Parktown, Johannesburg.