What We Do
There is an urgent need for
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons in South Africa
1.5 MILLION
CHILDREN BORN WITH CHD ANNUALLY
A lifesaving shortage:
Every year, hundreds of children with congenital heart defects are presented at major hospitals.
12 000
CHILDREN BORN IN SOUTH AFRICA with CHD
1 IN 100 INFANTS
GLOBALLY
Only
40
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST SERVING POPULATION OF 60 MILLION
A critical call to action:
The number of pediatric cardiac specialists in South Africa is insufficient to meet demand, leading to long waiting lists and preventable deaths.
25%
SA POPULATION HAS ACCESS TO PRIVATE HEALTHCARE
Staggering Statistics:
48% of children needing surgery are operated on, leaving over half without the care they urgently need.