Female patients consistently account for roughly 16% - 20% of all acute trauma unit presentations in South African public hospitals. In a landmark 6-year study of 9,795 admissions managed by the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Trauma Service, the baseline for female trauma admission rate sat at roughly 17%. Causes: - Interpersonal and intimate partner violence represents the most critical driver. Studies across major urban trauma centres highlight that assault, specifically inv

Key Breastfeeding Metrics Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) Rates According to data released by the National Department of Health and the National Food and Nutrition Security Survey, SA’s exclusive breastfeeding rate for infants under 6 months old has experienced a troubling downward trend: • (2024–2026): 22% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed. • This is a notable decline from the 32% reported in the 2016 South African Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS).