Why Children’s Hospital in Africa

There are over 250 children’s hospitals in the United States.  In all of Africa, there are only four.  A vast majority of sick children are cared for at adult general hospitals, which are not only lacking in pediatric equipment but also personnel with  appropriate training in pediatric care.  This accounts for the high mortality of hospitalized children in Africa.   The need for more dedicated children’s hospitals in Africa cannot be overstated. 

As Nelson Mandela stated: “a specialist dedicated children’s hospital will be a credible demonstration of the commitment of African leaders to place the rights of children at the forefront – nothing less would be enough…  This is not a luxury but a vital necessity that can no longer be delayed.”

That understanding and sentiment led to the construction of the Nelson Mandela Children’s hospital in Johannesburg, a state-of-the-art and currently the best children’s hospital in all of Africa. Our goal is to do the same. A state-of-the-art hospital that will not only care for sick children, but also foster innovative research and educate pediatric specialists, nurses and ancillary staff across Africa.

Like Children in any other part of the World, Africa’s children deserve the best we can give, whenever we are able to do so.