Ministry of Health and Child Care

Nestle donates resuscitation kits to Ministry

Nestle Nutrition Institute Africa (NNIA) donated 63 neonatal resuscitation kits valued at US$7000 to the Ministry of Health and Child Care.

The kits were handed over to the ministry at a colorful handover ceremony held at the Ministry of Health and Child Care Head Office today.

Speaking at the ceremony on behalf of the Minister of Health and Child Care, Principal Director Preventive Services Dr Gibson Mhlanga said, "this is an important event where we are here to witness the handover of 63 neonatal resuscitation kits from Nestlé Nutrition Institute Africa.”

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