Researchers and healthcare workers are warning a staggering number of child deaths here in South Africa over the past 10 years could have been prevented.<br />
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As part of our investigation this "Child Protection Week", we've roped in the healthcare workers at the coalface of emergencies involving children between the ages of 1 and 5.

Researchers and healthcare workers are warning a staggering number of child deaths here in South Africa over the past 10 years could have been prevented. As part of our investigation this "Child Protection Week", we've roped in the healthcare workers at the coalface of emergencies involving children between the ages of 1 and 5.

Researchers and healthcare workers are warning a staggering number of child deaths here in South Africa over the past 10 years could have been prevented.<br>
<br>
As part of our investigation this "Child Protection Week", we've roped in the healthcare workers at the coalface of emergencies involving children between the ages of 1 and 5.

Childhood Matters: Episode 11: Most child deaths are preventable

From the top of K2 to the dusty trails left behind by Heritage series Land Rovers across Africa, the Hot1027 news team is hard at work unearthing the gems among us who are colouring outside the lines and beating the odds. We have a knack for finding the everyday heroes who are making a difference and cutting through red tape... These outstanding stories rarely get the attention they deserve because they're not considered "Breaking News". That's why we're "Not Breaking News".

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Childhood Matters: Episode 11: Most child deaths are preventable

Childhood Matters: Episode 11: Most child deaths are preventable