Nurturing Healthier Futures, One Mother and Child at a Time
We believe that the foundation for a thriving society is laid before birth.
Our maternal and child health initiatives focus on strengthening the entire continuum of care—from pregnancy to early childhood—with special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities.
A core pillar of this work is preventing, detecting, and mitigating Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), conditions too often overlooked in marginalised settings. Through targeted community education, we are shifting harmful attitudes and behaviours while enhancing access to care and support services for expectant mothers and concerned families.
At the same time, we equip frontline health workers and engage clinics, schools, and local leaders in multi-stakeholder advocacy that addresses systemic gaps. Our approach connects the dots between health, education, and social systems to drive meaningful and lasting change.
Thanks to committed partners like Misean Cara and the Department of Health, we are transforming cycles of disadvantage into pathways of opportunity.
Because when mothers and children thrive, entire communities rise.
Catholic Health Care Association
Address: 7 The Haven
Cor. Tottenham Rd & Jellicoe Ln
Melrose
Johannesburg
PO Box 52015
Saxonwold
2194
Phone: 011 880-4022
Email: jane.sutherland@cathca.org
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